Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa
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801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa has been inspected 25 times between 2016 and March 2026, accruing 146 violations—an average of 5.8 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Shell stock requirements violations appeared repeatedly across at least four inspections between March 2024 and October 2025, indicating a recurring compliance issue with raw shellfish handling. Consumer advisory violations were cited in at least six inspections, suggesting persistent problems with communicating food safety risks to diners. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition after a March 26 routine inspection that issued a Warning for six violations, including two high-priority consumer advisory violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa last inspected?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa are: Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa had?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa find?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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.
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