Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 22, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed red apples on self serve tray not wrapped at time of inspection
08B-15-4
78
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator moved bucket **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed togo plastic bag with employee food stored in reach in cooler during inspection
08B-49-4
86
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
95
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Waffle batter temping at 74F at 9:13 am made at 6 am. Cooler in kitchen area not working at time of inspection. Liquid eggs 59F, milk 58F, sausage 60F. Stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Liquid eggs on bottom shelf temping at 58F. Operator discarding 34 bags at time of inspection. Recommended to operator better way to set up reach in to maximize air flow to help with cooling of TCS foods. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection determined that a reach in cooler was turned off. All TCS food in reach in was discarded. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Liquid eggs at 58f degrees **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Current license not displayed during time of callback **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee moved dustpan from hand wash sink then put on gloves to work with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Waffle batter temping at 74F at 9:13 am made at 6 am. Cooler in kitchen area not working at time of inspection. Liquid eggs 59F, milk 58F, sausage 60F. Stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection determined that a reach in cooler was turned off. All TCS food in reach in was discarded. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spouts on juice dispenser soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pan resting on hand wash sink beginning of inspection. Employee moved to different area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
27
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South 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 Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South 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 Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sleep Inn & Suites Tampa South is inspected around three times per year on average.
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