Town 'n' Country, Hillsborough County

LOS SABORES DE COLOMBIA

5522 HANLEY RD STE 104-105, Town 'n' Country, FL 33634

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Town 'n' Country
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-24-5

Detail 24559130

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chimichuri sauce 4-27-26 labeled over 7 days reach in cooler glass back of kitchen

02C-02-5

Detail 24559128

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.Chimichuri sauce labeled 4-27-26

29-11-4

Detail 24559129

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink back kitchen Repeat Violation

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

02C-01-5

Detail 24344759

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook tamales not dated in the glass reach in cooler close to the employee bathroom.manager added date Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24344758

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ice machine in front of hand washing sink back area

29-11-4

Detail 24344760

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink in washing area observed a bucket to catch dripping water

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23662573

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ice stored in non food grade bags in chest freezer on service line.

41-17-4

Detail 23662574

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with glass cleaner. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-32-4

Detail 23662572

Basic - Food being prepared in an unenclosed room. Establishment is preparing flan in an oven in a unenclosed room attached to the kitchen. Admin Complaint

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 23122129

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties stored over empanadas in reach-in freezer. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 23122130

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. A container of raw shell eggs (59F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on prep table at cook line. Operator moved to reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 23122127

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

27-16-4

Detail 23122128

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water switch loosened and unable to turn on water in hand wash sink at front service counter. Operator fixed switch and able to turned on hot water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23122131

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom.

10-07-4

Detail 23122126

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple ladles and spatulas stored in standing water temped 73 F on cook line. Operator discarded water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 22693330

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef in reach-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22693331

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at kitchen. Discussed handwash sink for handwash only with operator.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22277980

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice and soup in reach-in cooler at storage area. Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 22277977

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee entered prep area from storage area with gloves soiled with grease, then engaged to cut carrots. Discussed with operator, employee discarded soiled gloves, washed hands and replace new gloves. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22277979

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee hired just over 60 days with no training. Operator has new training book on hand and ready to train new employee. Corrective Action Taken

36-68-5

Detail 22277978

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

27-10-4

Detail 22277981

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

23-03-4

Detail 22277982

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

Feb 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21775750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-13: Time Extended

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21634291

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 educational packet to operator by email. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21634294

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 21634295

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fabian Nieto. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 21634290

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. According to the former owner's plan, File#338321, approved on 10/01/2021, the new owner did a major remodeling in the establishment: restroom at kitchen completely removed, the wall between kitchen and utility area removed, all handwash sinks removed in the establishment except unisex restroom, three compartment sink and mop sink relocated to the removed restroom area, new entrance built between kitchen and storage area, storage area used as food prep area, new wall built between storage area and grocery area, grocery area removed and used as dining area, tables and seats added, women guest restroom relocated door and used as unisex guest restroom and men's room used as employee restroom. New three compartment sink and mop sink added to the storage/new food prep area, no handwash sink provided at this new food prep area, new front service counter added at dining room next to kitchen, serving hot holding food and coffee but no handwash sink in place.? New enclosed room built outside the kitchen by back door, new shed added outside by back door, no food or single food service articles observed, utilities storage only. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21634293

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 food employees hired more than 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 21634292

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Time Extended

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 11Basic: 5Total: 21

12A-07-5

Detail 21630956

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handled raw beef, replaced gloves to prepped/cooked food for customers without washing hands first. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 21630950

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak stored over a opened bag of potato fries. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 21630949

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yellow rice dated 12/03/22. Operator stated that it's an old date marked and could be determined it was cooked on 12/14/2022. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21630953

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21630941

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich prep reach-in cooler on kitchen: Cold holding: heavy cream 50 F, diced tomato 51 F, cooked sausage 50 F, raw beef 50 F. Operator stated that all food items was stored in the large reach-in cooler and freezers over night and placed in this reach-in cooler at 9am. A small container of raw shell eggs (64F ambient - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator moved items to large working reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21630944

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 educational packet to operator by email. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21630955

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21630952

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fabian Nieto. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21630940

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 21630951

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. The new owner removed all handwash sinks except the unisex guest restroom in the entire establishment. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 21630937

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Hot water shut off at three compartment sink. Hot water temped 100+ in mop sink. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21630943

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21630942

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. According to the former owner's plan, File#338321, approved on 10/01/2021, the new owner did a major remodeling in the establishment: restroom at kitchen completely removed, the wall between kitchen and utility area removed, all handwash sinks removed in the establishment except unisex restroom, three compartment sink and mop sink relocated to the removed restroom area, new entrance built between kitchen and storage area, storage area used as food prep area, new wall built between storage area and grocery area, grocery area removed and used as dining area, tables and seats added, women guest restroom relocated door and used as unisex guest restroom and men's room used as employee restroom. New three compartment sink and mop sink added to the storage/new food prep area, no handwash sink provided at this new food prep area, new front service counter added at dining room next to kitchen, serving hot holding food and coffee but no handwash sink in place.? New enclosed room built outside the kitchen by back door, new shed added outside by back door, no food or single food service articles observed, utilities storage only. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21630939

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21630948

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 food employees hired more than 60 days. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21630938

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21630945

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

51-09-4

Detail 21630946

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21630957

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21630947

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Corn on the cob thawing in standing water. Raw ground beef thawing in room temperature. All items moved into reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21630954

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jan 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 21671585

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over opened bag of French fries and cooked plantain at kitchen. Repeat Violation

53A-01-7

Detail 21671588

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fabian Nieto. Currently under warning, initial warning date on 12/13/2022. Repeat Violation

51-16-7

Detail 21671593

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Major remodeled by new owner. Currently under warning, initial inspection warning date on 12/13/2022. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21671586

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21671591

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently under warning, initial warning date on 12/13/2022. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21671587

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ware washing area.

12B-12-5

Detail 21671592

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee discarded drink. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21671589

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21671584

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at food prep and storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 21671583

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 21671590

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep tables at kitchen. Repeat Violation