Columbia Restaurant

1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Columbia Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Clearwater Beach restaurants, the typical score is 76; Columbia Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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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**

14-11-5

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

22-57-6

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bar glass washer waiting on parts. All glasses are brought to the kitchen for washing and sanitizing.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around bar ice machine soiled.

36-73-4

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Entire bar area floors, ice machine area floor in bar area.

36-73-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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**

03D-15-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.

22-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. Mens room in kitchen.

32-04-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 15, 2022

Complaint Full

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in back reach in unit. Items corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black bean soup dated 9/8/2022, exceeded 7 day shelf life. Item discarded. Coronesa sauce dated 9/8/2022, exceeded 7 day shelf life.item discarded.

02C-01-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Black bean soup dated 9/8/2022, exceeded 7 day shelf life. Item discarded. Coronesa sauce dated 9/8/2022, exceeded 7 day shelf life.item discarded.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed peppers. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Columbia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Columbia Restaurant on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Columbia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Columbia Restaurant.

How does Columbia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater Beach?

Columbia Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater Beach average of 76.

Has Columbia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Columbia Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Columbia Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Columbia Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Columbia Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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