Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon

10150 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.

By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Tray on top of Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

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

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water bottles on floor in storage closet. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee tea cup on top of prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Pears at breakfast station. Employee washed and wrapped in plastic at time of inspection.

08B-15-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating a banana while in kitchen on prep table.

12B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water, sodas and waffle mix on floor in storage closet. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of paper plates on floor of storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut melon 48 F

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of small reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table. Employee relocated at time of inspection.

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk water bottles and bulk box of chips on the floor in storage closet.

08B-38-4

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon.

How does Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon 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 Tampa Brandon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Brandon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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