Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater

3211 Executive Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater three times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three-compartment sink quaternary sanitizer exceeding 400ppm. Operator drained sanitizer solution and refilled. Re check 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
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
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. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle on shelf above three-compartment sink. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-104 **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of Certification for CFM, PIC, and no other CFM. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Sponge used to clean dishes in three-compartment sink. **Warning**
21-23-4
50
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -photocopied version of trainings
53B-09-4
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink
21-23-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters in kitchen not covered
25-05-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater?

Across the inspection record, “establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater.

How does Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn and Suites St Petersburg Clearwater is inspected roughly once per year on average.