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COUNTRY INN & SUITES TAMPA/BRANDON

915 S FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813.315.1777

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916185
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 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. Cold holding: whipped butter 56.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on metal reach in cooler handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning/Return visit May 18, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towel in Handwash sink in kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on metal reach in cooler handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on dry storage shelf near cereal.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: whipped butter 56 F, per operator butter has been in reach in cooler for one week and is unaware when items went out of temperature.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: whipped butter 56.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Handle of single door metal reach in freezer broken.
Basic/14-11-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container of French toast sticks with old label for sausage.
Basic/16-46-4
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ambient air thermometer broken in double door metal reach in cooler.
Intermediate/05-15-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken in double door metal reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 22, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: milk 47 F, butter 47 F, hard boiled eggs 48 F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Peroxide cleaner on prep table over single use cups in kitchen.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Ambient air thermometer broken in double door metal reach in cooler.
Intermediate/05-15-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast station not individually wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets broken in double door metal reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning

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.