COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
1241 GULF BLVD, Clearwater Bch FL 33767 · 5966040
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temp 141f, after 30 minutes of run time.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019019284 | Apr 1, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2015000710 | Dec 2, 2014 | Jun 16, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Equipment in poor repair. Bar glass washer waiting on parts. All glasses are brought to the kitchen for washing and sanitizing.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temp 141f, after 30 minutes of run time.
Equipment in poor repair. Bar glass washer waiting on parts. All glasses are brought to the kitchen for washing and sanitizing.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around bar ice machine soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream. Items moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire bar area floors, ice machine area floor in bar area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked chicken cooling 91f, sitting on top of oven, put in walk in cooler for quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. Mens room in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back prep area.
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.