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DAYS INN & SUITES TAMPA

5405 N CHURCH AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813.739.2244

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3919197
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods and food for customers are stored with each other inside back room reach in cooler/reach in freezer combo.
Basic/08B-49-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, Frigidaire brand combo reach in cooler/reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in Frigidaire Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. No training for Nick.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods not identified if segregated inside two Reach in coolers.
Basic/08B-49-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in Frigidaire Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ice buildup in Frigidaire reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service cups stored on floor in storage room. Manager relocated all cups to an approved location during time of inspection.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
May 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Operating with an expired license. Admin Complaint
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/Return visit May 5, 2025 · No training provided for employee. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Gaskets torn in Hotpoint brand and Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Ice built-up in Frigidaire brand Reach in freezer. Time Extended
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room. Time Extended
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning/Return visit May 5, 2025 · Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed. Time Extended
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/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
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in Reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in Reach in cooler and Reach in cooler soiled. Inside of Hotpoint brand Reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 boxes of Single service cups stored on floor of dry storage room.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Interior of chest freezer lid broken and held together with tape. Inside insulation beneath lid exposed.
Basic/14-71-4/Warning
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food service area plans have already been submitted and are under-view per plan review.
High priority/50-08-7

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.