COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
411 ST ARMAND CIRCLE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled a pan of raw chicken making contact with the chicken with their gloved hands, then handled clean equipment without washing their hands and changing gloves. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Chef removed, cleaned and sanitized the can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose connected to the hand wash sink in the preparation area leading to a portable air conditioning unit. Chef removed the hose from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Shelf under a preparation table next to the cook line rusted.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:57 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.