El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise

Last inspected:

3457 N Hiatus Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351
Overview

El Colombiano in Sunrise has recorded 24 inspections since 2016 with 255 total violations, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection—more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurrent across the record, with employee health reporting violations appearing in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations cited in at least 4 inspections, and management awareness violations documented in multiple inspections. Consumer advisory violations (failure to properly label or warn about potentially hazardous foods) appeared in at least 4 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. A fire safety violation was documented on January 17, 2020, for a marked exit path blocked by a hallway leading to restrooms. The most recent inspection on January 26, 2026 identified 30 violations including high-priority issues with management awareness, food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, toxic substance control, and employee health policy, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
255Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 10.6 violations / inspection 10.6 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

El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2018018673 $400.00 Mar 7, 2018 Miami (Doral)

El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Hallway leading to restrooms with furniture.

El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— 3 inspections37 violations · 20 high priority
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections33 violations · 18 high priority
— 3 inspections19 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise last inspected?
El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 26, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise?
The most frequently cited violations at El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise had?
El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise find?
El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise was most recently inspected on January 26, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise ever been shut down?
No, El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 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.
Has El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise been fined?
El Colombiano - Colombian Cuisine in Sunrise has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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