COMFORT SUITES
5421 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33634
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $680
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015045113 | Sep 29, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $680 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired for Varnell Starr Parks on 11/20/2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee storing dirty plates and food equipment on top of handwash sink, located next to three compartment sink. Discussed with manager handwash sink can only be used for handwashing. Employee removed dirty plates and equipment at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in large up-right reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed egg omelette uncovered reheated in microwave for breakfast buffet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher stored in handwash sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on hair nest and then put on gloves to handled food without washing hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provided at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.