Home2 Suites Brandon

10323 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Home2 Suites Brandon appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “employee personal items stored”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Home2 Suites Brandon's 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabric spray on dry storage shelf next to Handwash sink in kitchen. Glass cleaner on prep table next to coffee machine in kitchen.

41-10-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and quest diagnostic bag on dry storage shelf in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of paper hot cups on floor in kitchen.

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch in reach in cooler over milk in kitchen.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast buffet. **Warning**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cheese over food for establishment in reach in cooler. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

12B-07-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast sandwiches by buffet. 124 f, employee turned heater higher **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. PIC in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottled water on floor in kitchen

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor behind buffet

25-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Home2 Suites Brandon last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Home2 Suites Brandon on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Home2 Suites Brandon?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Home2 Suites Brandon.

How does Home2 Suites Brandon compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Home2 Suites Brandon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Home2 Suites Brandon's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Home2 Suites Brandon have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Home2 Suites 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 Home2 Suites Brandon inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Home2 Suites Brandon is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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