Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton

3333 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“No proof provided that some food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet in lobby area has no protective covering.

08B-02-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of sausage gravy.

01B-01-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

22-20-5

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health form at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

6 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health form at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisa Lewis. **Warning**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store towels. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager employed at establishment. Discussed food manager requirements. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items stored on dry storage rack in back of kitchen. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

40-06-5

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Admin Complaint**

53B-05-5

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed operator body fluid clean up sign.

11-27-4

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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Sep 22, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that some food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton.

How does Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton 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 & Suites by Hilton inspected?

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

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