Columbia Cafe in Tampa

Last inspected:

4100 George J Bean Pkwy Terminal E, Tampa, FL 33607
Overview

Columbia Cafe in Tampa has operated as a permanent food service facility with 139 seats under DBPR oversight. Across 24 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 151 violations—averaging 6.3 per inspection, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring and numerous: employee health reporting was cited in at least 6 inspections; shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations were documented in at least 4 inspections; management awareness failures were cited in at least 3 inspections. In March 2024, an inspector issued a warning and recommended an administrative complaint after finding multiple violations including employee health reporting and shell stock requirement failures. The facility received a call-back inspection on March 22, 2024, and complied with prior violations. The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025 documented 15 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, consumer advisory requirements, and proper cooking temperatures, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
156Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Columbia Cafe in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.2 violations / inspection 6.2 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.75 violations / inspection 5.75 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Columbia Cafe in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Columbia Cafe in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Columbia Cafe in Tampa last inspected?
Columbia Cafe in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Columbia Cafe in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at Columbia Cafe in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.
How many health inspections has Columbia Cafe in Tampa had?
Columbia Cafe in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Columbia Cafe in Tampa find?
Columbia Cafe in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 1, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Columbia Cafe in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, Columbia Cafe in Tampa 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

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