COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
dba COLUMBIA OPERATING CO
About this restaurant
Columbia Restaurant is a historic Spanish and Cuban restaurant located in Tampa's Ybor City, founded in 1905 and recognized as Florida's oldest restaurant. The 500-seat establishment is part of a larger complex spanning an entire city block in the historic district. The restaurant serves Spanish and Cuban cuisine and operates Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with extended weekend hours.
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Food Safety Grade
Good
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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2117 E 7 AVE
TAMPA, FL 336053903 - DBPR District
- District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
- County (Region Code)
- Gulf (code 23)
- Seating
- 500 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA3900099
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Feb 1, 2027
- Last Inspection
- Dec 8, 2025
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May 19, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
×2
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
×2
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13590930
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Dec 8, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10877942
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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