Hampton Inn Tampa Airport

4817 W Laurel St, Tampa, FL 33607

American

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Hampton Inn Tampa Airport has five inspections in the public record. Hampton Inn Tampa Airport was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Hampton Inn Tampa Airport's latest score of 95 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of oranges stored on floor in food storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: **Time Extended**

08B-47-4

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates are copies. **Warning**

53B-09-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Employee provided dish detergent at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ The only certified food manager Matthew Griffith's certification expired on 02/05/2025. Operator showed proof of new exam scheduled on 11/11/2025. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A spatula stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator couldn't locate the written procedure. Provided a new form by email. **Warning**

03F-10-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A case of oranges stored on floor in food storage room. **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed equipment stored in hand sink in kitchen Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer tested at 0ppm Corrected observed employee discard, replace, and tested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee prepping fruits with bare hands no AOP , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with operator proper glove usage on ready to eat foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

09-01-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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 in last bay of three compartment, corrected, 200 ppm of quaternary **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**

16-33-4

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. Employee, Annie states she has been employee for one year. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink blocked by tray , corrected, employee removed tray during inspection. **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected, in kitchen area . **Warning**

25-05-4

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

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box oatmeal stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Tampa Airport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Tampa Airport on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Tampa Airport?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Tampa Airport.

How does Hampton Inn Tampa Airport compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

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

Has Hampton Inn Tampa Airport's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Tampa Airport have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Tampa Airport 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 Tampa Airport inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Tampa Airport is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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