Westin Tampa Bay Aqua
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
45
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sliced cheeses and sliced ham in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the sandwich press soiled with accumulation of grease and burned food debris at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple trash cans stored in front of the handwash sink at dish machine area. A water pitcher stored in his at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At prep area by walk-in cooler and at dish machine area.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some employees certificates are photocopied.
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 food employees in kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Squid salsa and cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Some reach in cooler door gaskets are torn at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large cracked plastic food container stored on shelf with clean plate ware. Operator disposed of container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
82
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled egg whites stored over unwashed veggies in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 package of tuna thawed in ROP packaging inside cookline reachin cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink on service line next to hot table. Corrected observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used to scoop bulk rice in dry storage area Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. 1 package of tuna thawed in ROP packaging inside cookline reachin cooler. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored on prep table in back kitchen Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 containers of oil stored on floor next to chest freezer on cookline Corrected observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside chest freezer on cookline Observed along pipe of walk-in freezer under fan
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reachin cooler in back kitchen Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Nov 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 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. Main dish machine at 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected action taken, establishment has secondary dish machine at 100 ppm of chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher with gloves on placing dirty dishes in dish washer and removing clean dishes with same gloves on . Corrected action taken inspector discussed with management proper glove changing between duties. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tomato pepper soup not date marked, opened container of milk, all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with rust build up .
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Light shield in disrepair over dish machine.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep , corrected, employee discarded drink during inspection.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein drink stored in reach in cooler , corrected, manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on line with no hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oils stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handles at front kitchen area.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
43
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins and medicine stored on top of dish machine in dish room . Corrected, manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at 0 ppm of chlorine, corrected, inspector had three compartment sink set up last bay with quaternary to sanitize equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: Dishwasher at 0 ppm of chlorine., three compartment sink set up . **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken, cut fruits, beef tender loin , all held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on food prep , corrected, employee removed phone . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-01: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
58
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing duties and not changing gloves . Corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper glove change practices. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Observed employees placing gloves on with no prior hand washing. **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
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 2022-11-15: No proof of employee training some employees over 60 days hired . **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. More than 5 employees present . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Patrick Gossett and John Madison both managers lacking food managers certification . More than five employees at time of call back . **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee eating in dish wash area . Corrected manager had employee eat in employee break room . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: Employee drinks stored food contact surfaces at time of call back . **Admin Complaint**
12B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-15: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westin Tampa Bay Aqua last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua.
How does Westin Tampa Bay Aqua compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Westin Tampa Bay Aqua most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Westin Tampa Bay Aqua's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Westin Tampa Bay Aqua means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Westin Tampa Bay Aqua inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westin Tampa Bay Aqua is inspected around two times per year on average.
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