Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North

5396 Primrose Lake Cir, Tampa, FL 33647
American
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North five times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding at 8:45am, prepped at 6:30am, retemp 43F at 9:20am); cream cheese packet (59F - Cold Holding at 8:45am, prepped at 6:30am, retemp 43F at 9:20am); butter packets (60F - Cold Holding at 8:45am, prepped at 6:30am, retemp 41F at 9:20am). Manager moved everything to freezer to bring temperatures down **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored above food prep table. Employee moved to better location **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. egg and cheese biscuit (120F - Hot Holding at 8:50am, prepped at 6:30am, retemp 136F at 9:25am); Manager turned up the warmer plate. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. Opened milk not date marked after 24 hours.
02C-03-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters above coffee brew machine not protected from dust or debris **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
55
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet shredded cheddar (52F - Cold Holding). Employee voluntarily discarded. Discussed using ice bath versus ice pack and Time As A Public Health Control **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash bags. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager stated they have one employee hires at least two months prior.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee hired at least two months ago according to manager
53B-13-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Dry storage room shelving frame not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters uncovered on coffee machine.
25-06-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy available expired 2-1-2022
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf by plastic wrap. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
50
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed peeled boiled eggs in reach in cooler not date marked. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
95
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the triple sink was at 0 ppm. Employee and I put more sanitizer in the sink and it was at 100ppm.
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the test strips were expired and not working properly.
16-37-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed expired on 2-1-22.
50-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North.

How does Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North 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 Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Springhill Suites by Marriott Tampa North is inspected around two times per year on average.