Homewood Suites

5325 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33607
American
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Homewood Suites stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. An unopened bag of commercially cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding) stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee states that it was left there less than 30 minutes, and moved to reach-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red and green apples.
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ices and coffee in handwash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working in the kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Plates on buffet line.
24-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates on buffet line. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
55
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Homewood Suites compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Homewood Suites most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Homewood Suites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Homewood Suites 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 Homewood Suites 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 Homewood Suites inspected?

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