Fairfield Inn & Suites

2575 54 Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

American

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Fairfield Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Fairfield Inn & Suites' latest score of 67 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and cream cheese for customer self service at 55F. Salsa at self service 65F. Voluntarily discarded. Inspector discussed utilizing reach-in cooler at customer self service for cream cheese and butter rather than ice packets to keep food items cold. Manager relocated items to freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Maintenance repaired unit and demonstrated functionality. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Located in rear dry storage across from three compartment sink.

25-06-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of shelf mounted oven soiled with old food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on stainless steel reach-in cooler in prep area.

14-11-5

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near 3 compartment sunk

31B-02-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 19 live flies on dish racks and dry storage racks in kitchen

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. All plastic sofas moved off floor **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast bar - half and half (49F - Cold Holding), hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hrs. Discussed adding to time as a public health control **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: Hard boiled eggs 50, oat milk 48F **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered, employee corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-12: **Time Extended**

25-06-4

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast bar - half and half (49F - Cold Holding), hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hrs. Discussed adding to time as a public health control **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GM Diana Diaz with expired CFM, scheduled for retake in May, no additional food managers certifications available **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in kitchen, paper towels replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Hotel guest observed carrying small dog in her arms while at breakfast bar, hotel staff addressed the issue and the guest left the area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-22-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler next to half and half **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered, employee corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board **Warning**

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn & Suites on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn & Suites.

How does Fairfield Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Fairfield Inn & Suites most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Fairfield Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn & Suites have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 & Suites inspected?

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

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