Columbia Restaurant Celebration
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Columbia Restaurant Celebration, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Celebration restaurant, which scores around 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
May 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup on slicer blade Operator asked employee to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler by salad station Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at start of cookline **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile near entrance to main bar
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in chest freezer by salad station
14-69-4
64
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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.
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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 .
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pan and stainless silverware not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table area .
14-09-4
Basic - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pan at the storage area at the 3 compartment sink . **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored at the grill Handel . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom cooler bottom shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Plantain stored at the reach-in freezer not covered. Operator covered it . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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.
41-28-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Mussels on cookline and in prepared paella
01C-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in warewashing area storage. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 80F on cookline. Operator removed the utensils from water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chorizo 1# 56f
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chorizo 56f cold holding. Since 9am. 1#
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind bar
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in low cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
52
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chimmichuri less then 4 hours (54F - Cold Holding) second reading at 12:00 at 42F dressing less then 4 hours with garlic in it (62F - Cold Holding Second reading at 12:25 43F Operator added ice bath **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose Operator added to hose **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 146.1F)
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Back ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets in back of kitchen Operator removed and inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken Next to blender in bar area
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Water bottle above reach in cooler across from grill Water bottle above cooling food in blast chiller Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 1/3 plastic plans next to walk in **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Right side bar area Operator re hooked up **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At bar area operator threw away **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Columbia Restaurant Celebration last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Columbia Restaurant Celebration on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Columbia Restaurant Celebration?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Columbia Restaurant Celebration.
How does Columbia Restaurant Celebration compare to other restaurants in Celebration?
Columbia Restaurant Celebration most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Celebration average of 69.
Has Columbia Restaurant Celebration's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Columbia Restaurant Celebration have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Columbia Restaurant Celebration means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Columbia Restaurant Celebration inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Columbia Restaurant Celebration is inspected around three times per year on average.
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