Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf

3751 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf has five inspections in the public record. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef stored overtop ready to eat waffles inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and prop stored beef.

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.

22-20-5

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by handwashing sink. Manager removed labels and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting n floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Marinara has while-mold like substance on top. General manager discarded marinara.

01B-07-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage hot holding at 87F. Sausage reheated to 176F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, marinara sauce has no date markings after being held longer then 24 hours.

02C-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. Gave operator physical copy of education packet containing body fluids clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

16-37-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.

31B-04-4

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf 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 Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn North Tampa Usf is inspected around two times per year on average.

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