Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3330 Ne 33 St Unit E, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Overview

Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 110 violations across 17 inspections since 2024, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been persistent across multiple inspection dates, including employee health policy violations cited in the most recent inspection (February 14, 2026), food contact surface violations appearing in at least 8 inspections, approved food source violations in 4 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections. Hand washing violations were documented in at least 2 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on July 2, 2024 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 12 violations were found. A fire safety violation was documented on November 18, 2024 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on February 14, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 18 violations were cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
110Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.5 violations / inspection 6.5 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

Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -Ware washing station next to rear exit door.

Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 2 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 14, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 14, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
Has Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Colombian Mountains Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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