Colada Cuban Cafe
10630 Pines Blvd Ste E105, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625210
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in flip top cooler Cut tomatoes; (45°F - Cold Holding)Ham; (46°F - Cold Holding)Shredded cheese; (45°F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (44°F - Cold Holding); Pica de gallo (44°F - Cold Holding)
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator replaced empty sanitizer container
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Observed an open mug of coffee on top of Flip top cooler. Observed styrofoam container on top of flip top cooler.
Earlier inspections 1
A91Routine inspection4 violations, 1 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in Walk InCooler Ham; (42°F - Cold Holding)Shredded Chicken; ( - Cold Holding)Tamales; (46°F - Cold Holding); Pork (46°F - Cold Holding) Chef placed items in Reach in freezer for quick chill
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Observed handwash sink next to flip top cooler blocked by portable AC unit. Employees used two other hand wash sink as a result of the main AC. unit being broken and there is nowhere else to place the portable AC being used.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.