COUNTRY INN & SUITES TAMPA AIRPORT NORTH
8109 BENJAMIN RD, Tampa FL 33634 · 813.881.1800
Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
4 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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019044920 | Jul 9, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast counter cream cheese 48F shredded cheese 53F butter 53F employee moved to freezer 2nd temps shredded cheese 43F cream cheese 43F butter 50F
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A bag of hash browns stored in handwash sink. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently under warning, initial inspection conducted on 04/02/2025.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink in back kitchen Employee replaced.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 Expired for all employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in back kitchen adjacent to 3-compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine broken and unable to turn on.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in working condition, unable to turn on.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee cleaning food containers and utensils in three compartment sink with no sanitizer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small amount of individual butter cups 71 F and a few yogurt 63 F stored on breakfast buffet line. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Discussed time control with operator.
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.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine is not in working condition, unable to turn on.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of waffle batter stored on floor at kitchen.
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.