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Best Western Tampa

734 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
American
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Best Western Tampa seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples on self serve food bar not wrapped at time of inspectionnn
08B-15-4
82
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol spray stored under breakfast line next to apple cider vinegar and single use paper plates
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris around fruit juice dispenser nozzles on buffet line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line not individually wrapped. Operator removed apples at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-15-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in toaster oven in back room
22-08-4
67
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol cleaner stored next to hot sauces in dining room. Operator removed chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George Casanova.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on juice dispenser soiled with food debris
22-02-4
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. Operator had sheets. During inspection operator had employees fill sheets out. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is doing process already, provided operator with correct paperwork and explained how to fill out **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered individually not wrapped.
08B-15-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat testing at 100 ppm. Manufacturer label specifies 200-400 ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drain in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
22-08-4
39
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray chemical bottles stored next to oatmeal and single service plastic cups in cabinet **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet by buffet counter **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waffle mix and bottled water in storage room **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reachin cooler on buffet line and in refrigerator in back room
05-09-4
70
Oct 10, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 46 f cream cheese 45 f yogurt 45 f Refrigerator near office , moved to another refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles of cleaners next to food in cabinet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small cooler in dining room and refrigerator near office **Warning**
05-09-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Tampa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Tampa on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Tampa?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Best Western Tampa.

How does Best Western Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Best Western Tampa most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Best Western Tampa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western Tampa have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Tampa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Western Tampa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Tampa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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