Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa
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801 Old Water St, Tampa, FL 33602Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center operates a 60-seat banquet facility with 24 inspections on record since 2016, averaging 1.4 violations per inspection—well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. Recent inspections show recurring issues with proper hand and arm washing procedures (cited in March 2026) and consumer advisory violations (cited in October 2025 and prior inspections). An administrative complaint was recommended following a March 2028 inspection that documented a high-priority violation for correct procedures, though a follow-up inspection on March 31, 2025 resulted in compliance. The most recent inspection on March 26, 2026 found two high-priority hand washing violations and was completed with no further action required.
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 - Banquet in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— 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
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa last inspected?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa are: Proper sewage disposal, Time as control, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa had?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa find?
- Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Columbia Cafe at the Tampa Bay History Center - Banquet in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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