Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin

711 33 St Se, Ruskin, FL 33570
American
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin scores about where you'd expect for a Ruskin restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
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. Butter 56 F, whipped cream 65F at breakfast buffet, employee placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected.
25-06-4
74
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse tray without sanitizing, discussed wash, rinse, and sanitize. Employee sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above fruits. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket on prep table above fruits. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
50
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse tray without sanitizing, discussed wash, rinse, and sanitize. Employee sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, manager replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above fruits. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket on prep table above fruits. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
45
Oct 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 72 F, butter 76 F, Milk 45 F- retemp 43 F at buffet area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cup lids not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over yogurt in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin.

How does Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin compare to other restaurants in Ruskin?

Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ruskin average of 75.

Has Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin 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 Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn and Suites Ruskin is inspected around two times per year on average.