Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens six times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“No measuring device available” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Liquid eggs stored overtop cooked sausage inside refrigerator next to food preparation sink. Chef removed eggs and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispenser nozzles in kitchen area are soiled with old juice buildup.
22-02-4
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
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Precooked sausage in bottom of refrigerator has no date markings.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stain and is no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device.
16-62-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of small refrigerator in bar area.
29-49-6
70
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 agreement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator by food preparation sink has black-mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottomless of reach in cooler across from ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling across restaurant floor. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is blocked by trash cans. Employee removed trash can from in front of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside refrigerator by food preparation sink has black-mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottomless of reach in cooler across from ovens. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by 3 compartment sink. Employees properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens.
How does Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens 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 Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Place Tampa Busch Gardens is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants