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Licensee
Name: COLUMBIA RESTAURANT License Number: SEA3900099
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2025
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 2117 E 7 AVE
TAMPA, FL 33605-3903

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 07/29/2011 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
10-01-1    In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. seasoned flour
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer
22-27-1    Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. lid on seasoned flour in dry storage room
10-08-1    Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
10-07-1    Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. knives -pantry side
12B-05-1    Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination.
14-51-1    Observed nonhandled containers used in food storage.
46-05-2    Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only.
08A-29-1    Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. salt container
42-03-1    Wet mop not hung to dry.
21-12-1    Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-16-1    Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
02-26-1    Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. salt
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