Hampton Inn & Suites

1301 E 7 Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hampton Inn & Suites has six inspections in the public record. Hampton Inn & Suites was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

53A-01-7

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast station. Employees wasted and wrapped at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

08B-15-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in bulk walnuts. **Warning**

10-01-5

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in bulk chocolate chips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

14-01-5

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 purse on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

40-06-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

12B-13-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

42-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**

21-12-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and strawberry topping not labeled in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled above three compartment sink and on dry storage shelf in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Single service box of foam plates on top of handwash sink and mop bucket blocking front of handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On coffee machine prep table.

21-12-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee ice cream in reach in freezer above food for establishment.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on top of prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oranges and pancake mix on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoops touching nuts and raisins in kitchen.

10-06-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda in reach in cooler next to coffee machine. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on prep table shelf in kitchen.

14-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic spoons stored on floor in kitchen.

25-05-4

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

42-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn & Suites 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 Hampton Inn & Suites inspected?

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

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