Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
23
Score
Inspectors have visited Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 14 times, with records going back to 2022. Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored at prep area for sandwiches. Operator moved to reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator prime sanitizer manually, then ran multiple times, tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream, raw steak stored over cooked chicken wings in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of commercially ROP raw tuna cubes thawed remains in sealed packages.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained stored on reach-in coolers at cook line and prep area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked handwash sink at prep kitchen. Operator removed trash can away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mark Balog, Food and Beverage Manager.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 bags of commercially ROP raw tuna cubes thawed remains in sealed packages.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in office. Operator cleaned and sanitized the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled with mold like substance in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Individually wrapped apples at buffet line have stickers remained on apples.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
23
Sep 26, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A employee drink stored on prep table at prep kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large ovens at prep kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
67
Jun 30, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Hot water took at least 2 minutes to reached 85 F in handwash sink at cook line, and took more than 3 minutes to reached 85 F in handwash sink at prep area. **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: When turn on water, water leaking from spigot in handwash sink at prep area. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Mar 28, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 75 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in all handwash sinks, temped 73-74F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection. **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef burgers 46F cold holding. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 75 F. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in all handwash sinks, temped 73-74F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packs of raw tuna in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
43
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on service line Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of soda bib stored on floor in dry storage room Employee placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand sink in back prep kitchen
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 3-door reachin cooler on cook line
29-49-6
78
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer test at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was test at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
22-47-4
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies landing on top of soda machine in back kitchen,2 flies landing on dry storage shelf next to manager office1 fly on soda bib in dry storage room, 5 flies on container of vinegar in dry storage room, 2 flies on hallway mirror next to chemical room, 7 flies on wall behind 3-compartment sink, 2 flies on wall above prep table on cookline, 2 flies landing on clean dishes in storage area, 5 flies landing on door,wall, and trash cans in dish area, 1 fly in buffet lobby landing on table **Warning** Priority: High Priority -From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Observed 1 live fly in establishment **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall on service line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
67
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer test at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was test at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-47-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies landing on top of soda machine in back kitchen 2 flies landing on dry storage shelf next to manager office 1 fly on soda bib in dry storage room 5 flies on container of vinegar in dry storage room 2 flies on hallway mirror next to chemical room 7 flies on wall behind 3-compartment sink 2 flies on wall above prep table on cookline 2 flies landing on clean dishes in storage area 5 flies landing on door,wall, and trash cans in dish area 1 fly in buffet lobby landing on table **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed muffins and croissants stored on buffet line with no sneeze guard Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (84 - Cold Holding) on buffet line Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer tested at 500ppm Corrected observed employee discard, refill, and test at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by push cart on cookline Corrected -observed employee removed push cart **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee fix **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham not date marked in walkin cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear sanitizer store in bar area Corrected observed employee discard liquid **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf in dish area Corrected -observed employee inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint Corrected- observed employee place hat on head **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up along floor under cookline grill top **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall on service line **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed limes and lemons in reachin cooler on in bar area **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in dish area Corrected -observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to soda machine Observed operator place in dirty hamper **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead spider on wall next to manager office 6 dead flies on wall under 2-compartment sink **Warning**
35A-06-4
19
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along fan and freezer door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch trash can and then proceed to prepare salad Observed employee remove gloves, wash hands, replace gloves and re-wash salad **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water from dish machine flowing on floor in dish pit. Operator was advised to discontinue use of dish machine until leak is fixed, isolate dish area , and to set up 3-compartment sink. Operator has a service estimate for a company to fix the water leaking under dish machine. 3-compartment sink has been set up and tested at **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart blocking hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw beef and turkey missing date marks in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch stored in 2-door reachin cooler on service line adjacent to dish pit **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor and and soda bib stored on floor in dry storage room **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along fan and freezer door **Warning**
14-69-4
47
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of artichokes harts with dents on brim and on side of can . **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping carrots and lemons with bare hands, corrected action, inspector discussed with employee proper procedures regarding glove usage. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink next to ovens , corrected, employee replaced paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans , wings , all held over 24 hrs not date marked .
02C-02-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water build up in reach in cooler on cooks line .
28-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee crackers and employee drink stored in reach in cooler not identified nor segregated. Corrected , employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront.
How does Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront is inspected around four times per year on average.
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