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
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/5/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10736402
- 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**
Inspection Date: 12/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10743930
- 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
Inspection Date: 12/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789686
- 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
Inspection Date: 10/2/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511704
- 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**
Inspection Date: 9/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347049
- 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