El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

12594 Pines Blvd Ste 105, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Overview

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has accumulated 221 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, when it operated as Red Yabba All Natural Cafe, averaging 6.3 violations per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. Fire inspections identified one blocked exit citation. The restaurant has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of repeated callbacks and warnings, with an administrative complaint recommended in March 2026 after inspectors found 13 violations including 4 high-priority items.

Most recent closure: October 27, 2023 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

36Inspections
223Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 10:36:00

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2023040597 $400.00 Jul 12, 2023 Miami (Doral)

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 6 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 6 inspections44 violations · 27 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines last shut down?
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines was last shut down on October 27, 2023 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited violations at El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines had?
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines find?
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines ever been shut down?
Yes, El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines been fined?
El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has El Colombiano Colombian Cuisine in Pembroke Pines operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Red Yabba All Natural Cafe (2016).

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