COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
2117 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-248-4961
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen in Salad area. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024009385 | Nov 9, 2023 | May 14, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in back kitchen area by dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beef (117F - Hot Holding) chef reheated beef to 165F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board parts on shelves across from 3 compartment sink has stains.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
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Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots stored on floor underneath oven on food preparation line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying. Employee unstacked dishes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from underneath dishwasher.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler in bar. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice build up.
Stored food not covered. Cooked black beans in walk in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishwasher tested o ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. Restaurant has 2 dishwasher.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put food in his mouth and did not wash hands his hands. Chef spoke with employee handwashing washed his hands.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags don't have dates.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings, chef added proper date to milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line has stains.
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating while working on cooks line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not using a hair restraint on cooks line. Employee put on hair restraint
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Dec 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at silverware station. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse 152 F,
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with yellow liquid at bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at silverware station. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on silverware prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish drying rack.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear plastic lids
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse temp 150 F,.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on dish drying rack over in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear plastic lids
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid of container holding cooked meat in walk in cooler.
Nov 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in service bar area. Operator cleaned and eliminated 2 flies.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on floor in kitchen in Salad area. Operator cleaned and eliminated at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked beef 54 F,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked beef 54 F,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Peas in handwash sink in kitchen near cooks line. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at t8me of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid of container holding cooked meat in walk in cooler.
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.