Homewood Suites by the Hilton

10240 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

American

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Homewood Suites by the Hilton stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Homewood Suites by the Hilton on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **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 Sprite and water bottle on prep table in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen **Time Extended**

12B-07-4

Sep 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink ne 5 to prep sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at buffet area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.Employee relocated at time of inspection. **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 phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated at time of inspection.

40-06-5

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under ice machine in kitchen.

29-03-4

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey sausage 117f , employee removed from service, breakfast stops at 9 am **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food shelf

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites by the Hilton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites by the Hilton on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites by the Hilton?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites by the Hilton.

How does Homewood Suites by the Hilton compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Homewood Suites by the Hilton most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Homewood Suites by the Hilton's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Homewood Suites by the Hilton have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homewood Suites by the Hilton means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Homewood Suites by the Hilton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites by the Hilton is inspected around two times per year on average.

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