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COLUMBIA CAFE AT THE TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER - BANQUET

801 OLD WATER ST, Tampa FL 33602 · 813-924-9326

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3916584
Grade history
MAR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Live found 12 live flies on wall under shelving case above the hand washing sink. 4 live flies on wall next to alto sham. 4 live landing on alto sham. 3 live flies on the wall by mop sink 8 live flies on wall by hand washing sink and kitchen exit 20 live flies back side of the meat cutting prep area above the dry good shelf.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cook chicken reach in cooler. Employee removed to proper storage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Live found 12 live flies on wall under shelving case above the hand washing sink. 4 live flies on wall next to alto sham. 4 live landing on alto sham. 3 live flies on the wall by mop sink 8 live flies on wall by hand washing sink and kitchen exit 20 live flies back side of the meat cutting prep area above the dry good shelf.
High priority/35A-02-7
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink at kitchen entrance. Tested 72 f hot water needed to be turned on management fixed sink
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance in the ice machine bin at time of inspection
Basic/22-20-5
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Vacuum breaker on single unit without a splitter, not required, suggested to operator that they remove it and use in in the other kitchen where it is required.
Basic/29-07-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.