Hotel Tampa Riverwalk
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Hotel Tampa Riverwalk 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “observed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Observed: 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm disscued with employee to set up three comp sink to sanitize the dishes. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler make table across from cooks line shredded cheddar cheese 52F cook eggs 46F employee moved to freezer retested to 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
74
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In ice machine back kitchen interior top part
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen raw fish in walk in Cooler not removed employees placed cut in bags **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
90
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 10 live flies
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 44 f reach In cooler cooks line cook moved to freezer 2nd temp 43 f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
74
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washer area - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: No paper towels **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
90
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
37
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Restaurant continuing to use dishwasher after it tested 0ppm of sanitizer 08/16/2023. Callbacks conducted on 09/07/2023. On 09/07/2023 dishwasher test 0ppm of sanitizer. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Random areas throughout kitchen and walk in cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Restaurant continuing to use dishwasher after it tested 0ppm of sanitizer 08/16/2023. Callbacks conducted on 09/07/2023. On 09/07/2023 dishwasher test 0ppm of sanitizer. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Random areas throughout kitchen and walk in cooler . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw burger meat (55F - Cold Holding); Turkey (54F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (56F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (54F - Cold Holding); cheddar (54F - Cold Holding); swiss (52F - Cold Holding); chorizo (53F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, operator will use other cooler for new replacement items until cooler is repaired. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Random areas throughout kitchen and walk in cooler . **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
52
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of marinara.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health paperwork.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without a handle used as scoop inside flour bin underneath food preparation table in kitchen area. Chef removed cup and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler lid on cooks line is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking posters. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor next to ice machine. Chef removed mop and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
58
Nov 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotel Tampa Riverwalk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk.
How does Hotel Tampa Riverwalk compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hotel Tampa Riverwalk most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hotel Tampa Riverwalk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk 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 Hotel Tampa Riverwalk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Tampa Riverwalk is inspected around four times per year on average.
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