Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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COLUMBIA RESTAURANT

2117 E 7 AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 336053903

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3685083
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13590930
DBPR license3900099

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in back kitchen area by dishwasher.

#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board parts on shelves across from 3 compartment sink has stains.

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots stored on floor underneath oven on food preparation line.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying. Employee unstacked dishes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from underneath dishwasher.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.