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BEST WESTERN TAMPA

734 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33609 · 8134902378

Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3917790
Grade history
SEP 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed green apples on self serve food bar not wrapped at time of inspectionnn
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol spray stored under breakfast line next to apple cider vinegar and single use paper plates
High priority/41-10-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris around fruit juice dispenser nozzles on buffet line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on buffet line not individually wrapped. Operator removed apples at time of inspection
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in toaster oven in back room
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol cleaner stored next to hot sauces in dining room. Operator removed chemicals
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on juice dispenser soiled with food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George Casanova.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Operator had sheets. During inspection operator had employees fill sheets out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is doing process already, provided operator with correct paperwork and explained how to fill out
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered individually not wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drain in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
Basic/22-08-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat testing at 100 ppm. Manufacturer label specifies 200-400 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.