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HILTON GARDEN INN BRANDON

With 10 documented inspections, HILTON GARDEN INN BRANDON in TAMPA has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

10309 Highland Manor Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13543148

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13543048

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting inside mop sink. Chef properly stored mop.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in cooler.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
  • 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 mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13486881

  • 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed dish ware not inverted on bottom shelf **Time Extended**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873277

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Box of frozen bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash Temp gauge on dish machine not working. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - 14 green bell peppers located in walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Operator discarded, See stop sale. Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer testing between 0-150ppm, operator added more sanitizer. 2nd attempt tested at 200ppm Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker present but in wrong location. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near kitchen grill. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested 4 times, temperature reaching only 145F, discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890563

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage area Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cooksline and in dry storage
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over box of yogurt in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8889951

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741276

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pep-Reach-in-cooler Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooksline Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler Sliced hav (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); Raw shelled eggs ambient (73 F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (49 F - Cold Holding); Service Top Cooler (on ice) Cut melons (68 F - Cold Holding); Cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); Individual cream cheeses (49 F - Cold Holding) Placing items on time as a public health control form; 2 door reach-in-cooler Milk (52 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (41 F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (49 F - Cold Holding); Butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Moving to walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline prep reach-in-cooler Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 05-10-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438412

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 47 F Sliced ham 47 F. Food and Beverage Manager opening freezer to chill walk-in-cooler maybe on recycle mode. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438015

  • 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362910

  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front kitchen area Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on rack with food containers Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Victor Howard Manager 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. Warning