Hilton Garden Inn

4052 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
American
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Hilton Garden Inn has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Oldsmar average 82, so Hilton Garden Inn trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over bread. Reach in rearranged to gain compliance
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 124F hot holding. Operator removed from line and placed in cooler. Breakfast was ending in 10 min
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink as you enter the kitchen.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water, fryer oil in dry storage. Multiple cases on the floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
55
Mar 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 46F cold holding, second temperature at 10:33 44F cooling food was out of temperature for less than 4 hours in prep table on cook line
03A-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name
02D-01-5
82
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 02/01/2024. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food on buffet line on ice. Operator moved items to reach in cooler. Butter 49F, second temp 38F Milk 46F, second temp 42F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Food on buffet line. Operator turned heat to high: Potatoes 127F, second temp 135F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kathy has training through Great Food, Safe Food which is not on state approved list
53B-13-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on top of table next to microwave. Operator relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
55
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in reach in freezer - manager changed food storage bag **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen - employee placed paper towels in dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Kathy
53B-13-5
70
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. - reviewed with employee - employee washed hands and rewashed dishes **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw beef ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( precooked sausage and pasteurized eggs) in double door cooler in kitchen - manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen
22-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
58
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn.

How does Hilton Garden Inn compare to other restaurants in Oldsmar?

Hilton Garden Inn most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.

Has Hilton Garden Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.