Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota
Last inspected:
411 St Armand Circle, Sarasota, FL 34236Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota has accumulated 215 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance issues, particularly with shell stock requirements, consumer advisories, and hand washing procedures. Between 2022 and 2023, inspectors issued multiple warnings and conducted daily follow-up inspections after finding high-priority violations. Recent inspections from 2024 through March 2026 show consistent low-level violations with no further enforcement actions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
This Facility
7.4
violations / inspection
7.4 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Sarasota County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections40 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota last inspected?
- Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota had?
- Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota find?
- Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Columbia Restaurant in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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