Hilton Garden Inn Brandon
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Hilton Garden Inn Brandon has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Hilton Garden Inn Brandon was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. 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 seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Hilton Garden Inn Brandon on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
02C-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting inside mop sink. Chef properly stored mop.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed dish ware not inverted on bottom shelf **Time Extended**
24-05-4
78
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker present but in wrong location. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer testing between 0-150ppm, operator added more sanitizer. 2nd attempt tested at 200ppm **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - 14 green bell peppers located in walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Operator discarded, See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near kitchen grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested 4 times, temperature reaching only 145F, discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash Temp gauge on dish machine not working. **Warning**
16-38-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Box of frozen bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
33
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
58
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
05-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler Sliced hav (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); Raw shelled eggs ambient (73 F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (49 F - Cold Holding); Service Top Cooler (on ice) Cut melons (68 F - Cold Holding); Cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); Individual cream cheeses (49 F - Cold Holding) Placing items on time as a public health control form; 2 door reach-in-cooler Milk (52 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (41 F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (49 F - Cold Holding); Butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Moving to walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline prep reach-in-cooler **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pep-Reach-in-cooler **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooksline **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
43
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 47 F Sliced ham 47 F. Food and Beverage Manager opening freezer to chill walk-in-cooler maybe on recycle mode. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
86
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on rack with food containers **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Victor Howard Manager **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front kitchen area **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area
21-12-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack on prep table
40-06-5
90
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Brandon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Brandon on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Brandon?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Brandon.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Brandon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hilton Garden Inn Brandon most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Brandon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Brandon have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Brandon 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 Hilton Garden Inn Brandon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Brandon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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