Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds

6720 Lakeview Center Dr, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds four times, with records going back to 2022. Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds was last inspected on May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds' latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic cup used as ice scoop on buffet line at time of inspection.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of microwave in kitchen at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottle of soda stored in reach in cooler next to food for customers. Employee removed drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to tea for establishment. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Dr.Pepper soda can in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Mar 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid in kitchen.

41-17-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers above three compartment sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary sanitizer, corrected to 300 ppm . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink, corrected, employee supplied paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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 - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds.

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

Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds 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 Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds is inspected around two times per year on average.

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