Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott

214 Madonna Boulevard, St. Petersburg, FL 33715

American

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott 11 times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 2024-08-30: 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. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies in dry-storage room. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**

35A-02-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-62-1

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 - Spray bottle on cart in kitchen containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Employee placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler door on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

14-17-4

Apr 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker at mop sink with hose splitter.

29-34-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in kitchen was blocked by trash can, employee removed trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on ice machine in roof top bar area not inverted for protection.

24-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in dry goods storage area of roof top bar not properly secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vent outside walk in freezer have built up dust debris.

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in coolershelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott.

How does Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott 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 Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott 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 Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tierra Verde Residence Inn by Marriott is inspected around three times per year on average.

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