COLUMBIA RESTAURANT

COLUMBIA RESTAURANT located in CLEARWATER BCH has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 4.0/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

1241 Gulf Boulevard
Florida, 33786
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13630857

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bar glass washer waiting on parts. All glasses are brought to the kitchen for washing and sanitizing. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-23: **Time Extended**

2/11/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13488849

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bar glass washer waiting on parts. All glasses are brought to the kitchen for washing and sanitizing.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around bar ice machine soiled.
  • 22-57-6:High Priority - 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.

8/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10900683

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream. Items moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

1/27/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8871453

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire bar area floors, ice machine area floor in bar area.

8/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8724150

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

2/27/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8497732

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. Mens room in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

9/12/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8345548

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on line.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back prep area.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation