BEST WESTERN TAMPA
734 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33609 · 8134902378
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol spray stored under breakfast line next to apple cider vinegar and single use paper plates
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris around fruit juice dispenser nozzles on buffet line.
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
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in toaster oven in back room
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol cleaner stored next to hot sauces in dining room. Operator removed chemicals
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on juice dispenser soiled with food debris
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George Casanova.
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.
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
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered individually not wrapped.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drain in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat testing at 100 ppm. Manufacturer label specifies 200-400 ppm.
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