Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
64
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor in dry storage room. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. Operator eliminated and cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Dry storage room.
36-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
64
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched dirty dishes at dish machine then put clean dishes away without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in hand wash sink next to ice machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on reach in cooler on cooks line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken at reach in cooler next to ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk box of oil on floor in dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash in kitchen next to cooks line and next to ice machine.
31B-04-4
55
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell egg with gloves and wiped hands on towel. Inspector spoke with operator about proper hand washing procedures. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: cooked sausage 53 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, cheddar cheese 54 F, Swiss cheese 53 F, cooked ham 52 F, **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cooked sausage 53 F, cut tomatoes 54 F, cheddar cheese 54 F, Swiss cheese 53 F, cooked ham 52 F, **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. **Warning**
05-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All handwash sinks **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooks line. **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee and water bottle on reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating at handwash sink next to grill.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler in kitchen.
40-06-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
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 jacket on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle broken of reach in cooler near ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Full of ice and a metal scrubby. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided at time of inspection. Handwash sink near ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk sugar. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee turkey burgers over vegetables for establishment. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On dish machine. **Warning**
21-12-4
55
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook washing dishes with gloves on and then removing clean dishes with same gloves.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server removing soiled dishes to rolling caddy in servers area and not able to wash hands because no handsink in servers area
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melons 44 /41 chicken 45 /43 moved to freezer **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle stored next to clean cutting boards and equipment **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items in handsink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic container in seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cooks line
21-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of containers stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor.
How does Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor 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 Ybor inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor is inspected around three times per year on average.
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