COLUMBIA RESTAURANT CELEBRATION
649 FRONT ST, Celebration FL 34747 · 5661505
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects flying in the kitchen not landing to any food. Next routine inspection per supervisor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022005637 | Nov 29, 2021 | Mar 22, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Top of pass thru window soiled with old food debris next to clean plates
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at 1st bar blocked by trash can. Operator moved trash can.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At 2nd bar hand sinks. Operator refilled paper towel dispenser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop shield of ice machine
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of pass thru next to to go containers. Purse stored under prep table next to clean juicer. Operator removed items.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler next to cooks line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in hallway in front of soda boxes.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic lid on clean dish rack. Operator discarded item.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In dumpster area
Open dumpster lid. 1 dumpster lid open. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in freezer at salad station soiled with old food debris.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on top of pass thru. Operator inverted to go containers.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash can at bar. Operator moved trash can
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Quarter pan filled with water in hand washing sink at cooks line. Operator removed pan from hand sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards throughout kitchen and drying rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottles stored in blast chiller in prep area. Operator removed items out of blast chiller. Cup stored on bottom shelf at expo line next to clean dishes. Operator removed item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On door of walk in freezer
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Knifes on drying rack. Operator flipped knifes and reran through dishwasher.
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef pan over raw shrimp pan in reach in cooler Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup on slicer blade Operator asked employee to clean
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by salad station Operator cleaned
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at start of cookline
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile near entrance to main bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer by salad station
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live flying insects flying in the kitchen not landing to any food. Next routine inspection per supervisor.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored on top of green beans at the walk-in freezer. Operator removed it.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored on top of raw fish at the bottom of make table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pan and stainless silverware not inverted.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee washing dishes wearing bracelets and watch. Employee take it off.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan at the storage area at the 3 compartment sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored at the grill Handel. Operator removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop stored at temperature 128f. Operator change the water second temp 158f.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom cooler bottom shelves.
Stored food not covered. Plantain stored at the reach-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Employee used aerosol disinfectant spray, spraying into the air through the bar. Ice and glassware are located within the bar. Lysol Disinfectant spray is for use on hard and soft surfaces and to be rinsed with potable water after application, per manufacturer labels.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels on cookline and in prepared paella
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area storage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F on cookline. Operator removed the utensils from water.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo 1# 56f
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo 56f cold holding. Since 9am. 1#
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 walk in cooler
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in low 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.