COUNTRY INN & SUITES

COUNTRY INN & SUITES in TAMPA has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4750 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928915

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open can of soda inside Reach in cooler. Open bottle of water inside coke cola Reach in cooler. Open water bottle stored next to coffee maker in kitchen area. Manager relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment with improper chlorine for sanitizing. Available chlorine for laundry use. Manager provided Quaternary ammonia during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Observed employee rubbed hands together for less than 10 seconds while washing hands. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 50F at 8:57am placed in dining room Reach in cooler at 6am cooled to 30F at 9:32am, cheese sticks 47F at 9:04am placed in dining room Reach in cooler at 8:55am cooled to 43F at 9:04am. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by microwave on a speed cart. Employee unblocked sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training for Geanny and Yudislemy. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8752494

  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray dish detergent stored on wire shelves next to food. Operator had employee move chemical during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365817

  • 22-48-5:High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment has a chlorine not for food contact surfaces. Employee went to store to buy correct food contact surfaces sanitizer. Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink blocked. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.