Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Compared to the broader Riverview restaurant scene, where the average is 69, this is a stronger showing. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over yogurt and cooked sausage in reach in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee piece of cake in reach in cooler over sour cream. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
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. Butter 64 F in ice bath. Employee placed more ice water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks. Employee replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of food handler certifications.
53B-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor in dry storage, employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 47 F at buffet table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Cut melon 44 F. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Yogurt and fruits on buffet table not protected. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68 F, yogurt 50 F on buffet table. Cut tomatoes 50 F, sausage 52 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery dead at soap dispenser near juice machine. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to butter, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
24-08-4
52
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self service yogurt and fruit with no protection, employees removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68 F, yogurt 48 F, employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray in handwash sink near soda machine.
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 58 F, yogurt 49 F, discussed with operator to add more ice to ice bath. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 47 F, butter 60 F in reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast.
How does Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast 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-Tampa Southeast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn-Tampa Southeast is inspected around three times per year on average.
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