HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
13294 Telecom Drive
Tampa, Florida, 33637
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with an expired license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: License is still expired but expired on 02/01/25. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed juice debris build up around the spout to the drink dispenser. Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment is already on a 60 day warning for no proof of CFM due February 04,2025. Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back of the juice dispenser being soiled with a black mold-like substance. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak from the faucet at the hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with an expired license. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager couldn't provide a proof of management certification. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow device missing on splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe behind hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow device missing on splitter. Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe behind hand sink. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding) Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (105F - Hot Holding) ; omelette (92F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (139F - Hot Holding) 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
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing coffee parts in hand sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/28/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).