How many health inspections has LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT had?

LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT

18400 NW 75 PL UNIT 113, Hialeah, FL 33015

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LA EMBAJADA DE MI CALI INC · License: SEA2335780

LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT in Hialeah, FL has 21 inspections on record with 185 total violations (8.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

185Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 15, 2024

Inspection History (21)

Nov 15, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Oct 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Mar 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 15, 2021 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 20 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Dec 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 10, 2019 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Aug 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 20 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT had?: LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT ever been shut down?: No, LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT?: The most frequently cited violations at LA EMBAJADA COLOMBIANA RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Proper sanitizing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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