Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

COLUMBIA RESTAURANT

411 ST ARMAND CIRCLE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34236

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702062
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13740537
DBPR license6800131

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority12A-09-4

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – 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
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.