Days Inn & Suites Tampa
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Days Inn & Suites Tampa has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ice buildup in frigidaire reach-in freezer” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Days Inn & Suites Tampa's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in Frigidaire Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. No training for Nick. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in Frigidaire Reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups stored on floor in storage room. Manager relocated all cups to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not identified if segregated inside two Reach in coolers. **Warning**
08B-49-4
70
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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 2025-05-05: No training provided for employee. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in Reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Gaskets torn in Hotpoint brand and Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed. **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Ice built-up in Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in Reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in Reach in cooler and Reach in cooler soiled. Inside of Hotpoint brand Reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed. **Warning**
14-71-4
55
Nov 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food service area plans have already been submitted and are under-view per plan review.
50-08-7
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Days Inn & Suites Tampa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Days Inn & Suites Tampa on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Days Inn & Suites Tampa?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in frigidaire reach-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Days Inn & Suites Tampa.
How does Days Inn & Suites Tampa compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Days Inn & Suites Tampa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Days Inn & Suites Tampa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Days Inn & Suites Tampa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Days Inn & Suites 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 Days Inn & Suites Tampa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn & Suites Tampa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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