FOUR POINTS SHERATON TAMPA AIRPORT WESTSHORE
4400 West Cypress Street
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed hard water deposits and corrosion on external area of dish machine at time of inspection.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened water bottles stored over prep tables at time of inspection. Operator disposed of water bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table at time of inspection. Employee removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle in disrepair on double door reach in freezer in kitchen by back door at time of inspection.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer by back door.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk sugar at time of inspection. Operator removed scoop to have washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels and label adhesive on food containers stored on shelf in triple sink area of kitchen at time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of pickles and a box of potatoes stored on floor in walking cooler Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside M3 2-door freezer
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stored on clean dishes Corrected -observed employee remove labels and place in dish area to be cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 3 bottles of water stored in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee make burrito with bare hands on cookline Observed employee discard and inspector explained proper hand washing procedures and how to prepare ready to foods without bare hand contact
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee make burrito with bare hands on cookline Observed employee discard and inspector explained proper hand washing procedures and how to prepare ready to foods without bare hand contact
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac line draining into hand sink on service line next to coffee maker and soda machine
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of 3-door reachin freezer soiled with old food debris
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a glass cup stored in hand sink at bar Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin freezer next to exit door
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature on prep table in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee place in walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand sink in dish area leaking
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (64 - Cold Holding) on cookline next to grill top Observed employee place on ice **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed hand sink on service line next to buffet station used to drain water from ceiling
- 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing. Inspection requested that operator set up 3-compartment sink until dish machine is repaired. Operator set up 3-compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink adjacent to ice machine Observed employee replace Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above ice machine Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on dish storage shelf in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reachin cooler torn and in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along pipes under fan in walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on all reachin cooler gaskets Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above ice machine Observed holes in ceiling tiles in dry storage area Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates and bowls not inverted on dish storage shelf in dish area Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored above prep table in back kitchen Corrected observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on reachin cooler torn and in disrepair Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along pipes under fan in walk-in freezer Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in bulk sugar Corrected -observed employee remove and place in dish area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area Corrected -observed manager post hand washing sign Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris on all reachin cooler gaskets Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings along wall in dry storage room 10 rodent droppings on plastic bag on the bottom shelf of the soda bib station in the dry storage room , operator discarded plastic bag 30 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves next to paper goods Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed 3 cups stored in hand sink at bar Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer/walk-in cooler . Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in reach in freezer , by west side door.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean pans in pot storage area. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prep lettuce with bare hands , corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper glove usage on ready to foods . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Black beans at 55 degrees for an undetermined amount of time in reach in cooler .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked black beans at 55°, in reach in undetermined amount of time .
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at breakfast buffet employee hand wash sink .
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef , cooked pork, opened container of butter milk all held over 24 hrs not date mark , in walk in cooler . Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).