HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES TAMPA FAIRGROUNDS CASINO
With 4 documented inspections, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES TAMPA FAIRGROUNDS CASINO in TAMPA has achieved a 3.1/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
8610 Elm Fair Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33610
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/25/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876256
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom in housekeeping area has no covered trash.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash debris on ground around dumpster.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with grease.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of self service juice machine soiled with food debris.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter cups (65F - Cold Holding)
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Dairy milk sitting in fridge next to microwave.
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828602
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grease trap in kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723278
- 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grease trap in kitchen area Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. 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
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kelli Heaton General Manager Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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. Warning
- 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. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper soap from dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Middle sink not large enough at 3 Compartment Sink to wash pans used in kitchen. Warning
- 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples self serving not wrapped. Warning