Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

525 N Federal Hwy #400, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Overview

Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 124 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced recurring compliance issues, with an administrative complaint recommended in July 2025 following 13 violations, nine of them high priority. Top violations include employee health reporting, consumer advisory failures, and improper utensil sanitation. A fire safety inspection in 2023 cited a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
124Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
Has Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Colada Cuban Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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