Colombia's Grill
1360 NE 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332231
What drove the grade
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Licensing inspection
- First visitJul 31, 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.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw chicken over raw fish in the reach in cooler.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Intermediate3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Provided form to operator. Observed display case used under time.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed front counter handwashing sink with food debris.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed bottle with fabulouso with no name label.
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed beef pork chicken yuca thawing in room temperature in the 3 compartment sink.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Earlier inspections 1
B82Routine inspection6 violations, 3 high priority Warning issued
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw pork in the same container as raw chicken.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
Observed raw beef and raw chicken over red snapper.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license as new owners.
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed raw beef in room temperature thawing. Educated operator.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
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.