DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TAMPA ROCKY POINT WATERFRONT
3050 N ROCKY POINT DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 3053968872
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 13 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water from dish machine flowing on floor in dish pit. Operator was advised to discontinue use of dish machine until leak is fixed, isolate dish area, and to set up 3-compartment sink. Operator has a service estimate for a company to fix the water leaking under dish machine. 3-compartment sink has been set up and tested at
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065948 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine and tested 0ppm chlorine. Operator prime sanitizer manually, then ran multiple times, tested 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over heavy cream, raw steak stored over cooked chicken wings in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of commercially ROP raw tuna cubes thawed remains in sealed packages.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced ham (50F - Cold Holding) and sliced cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored at prep area for sandwiches. Operator moved to reach-in freezer.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained stored on reach-in coolers at cook line and prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large trash can blocked handwash sink at prep kitchen. Operator removed trash can away from handwash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Mark Balog, Food and Beverage Manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. Provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep kitchen. Provided.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 bags of commercially ROP raw tuna cubes thawed remains in sealed packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on reach-in coolers.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in office. Operator cleaned and sanitized the floor.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards soiled with mold like substance in walk-in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Individually wrapped apples at buffet line have stickers remained on apples.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in coolers at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Operator labeled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers at cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A employee drink stored on prep table at prep kitchen. Operator removed drink.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Large ovens at prep kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jun 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen.
Mar 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 75 F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in all handwash sinks, temped 73-74F.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen.
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. No hot water at least 85F provided in all handwash sinks at kitchen, temped only 73-73F at time of inspection.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef burgers 46F cold holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach-in cooler at cook line.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Ran hot water approximately 2 minutes, temped 75 F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes in all handwash sinks, temped 73-74F.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2 packs of raw tuna in walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from faucet in handwash sink at prep section in kitchen.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on service line Employee removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of soda bib stored on floor in dry storage room Employee placed on shelf
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Along door frame of walk in freezer
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand sink in back prep kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In 3-door reachin cooler on cook line
Oct 1, 2024□ 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. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline
Sep 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer test at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was test at 200ppm
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline
Sep 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer test at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was test at 200ppm
Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies landing on top of soda machine in back kitchen,2 flies landing on dry storage shelf next to manager office1 fly on soda bib in dry storage room, 5 flies on container of vinegar in dry storage room, 2 flies on hallway mirror next to chemical room, 7 flies on wall behind 3-compartment sink, 2 flies on wall above prep table on cookline, 2 flies landing on clean dishes in storage area, 5 flies landing on door,wall, and trash cans in dish area, 1 fly in buffet lobby landing on table Priority: High Priority
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall on service line
Sep 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed sanitizer test at 0ppm Operator set up 3-compartment sink, sanitizer was test at 200ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies landing on top of soda machine in back kitchen 2 flies landing on dry storage shelf next to manager office 1 fly on soda bib in dry storage room 5 flies on container of vinegar in dry storage room 2 flies on hallway mirror next to chemical room 7 flies on wall behind 3-compartment sink 2 flies on wall above prep table on cookline 2 flies landing on clean dishes in storage area 5 flies landing on door,wall, and trash cans in dish area 1 fly in buffet lobby landing on table
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed muffins and croissants stored on buffet line with no sneeze guard Corrected observed employee remove
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle batter (84 - Cold Holding) on buffet line Operator discarded
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer tested at 500ppm Corrected observed employee discard, refill, and test at 200ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink blocked by push cart on cookline Corrected -observed employee removed push cart
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee fix
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ham not date marked in walkin cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear sanitizer store in bar area Corrected observed employee discard liquid
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 1 dead spider on wall next to manager office 6 dead flies on wall under 2-compartment sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf in dish area Corrected -observed employee inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected observed employee remove
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint Corrected- observed employee place hat on head
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets in reachin freezer on cookline
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up along floor under cookline grill top
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 2 holes in wall on service line
Stored food not covered. Observed limes and lemons in reachin cooler on in bar area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in dish area Corrected -observed employee invert
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table next to soda machine Observed operator place in dirty hamper
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along fan and freezer door
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch trash can and then proceed to prepare salad Observed employee remove gloves, wash hands, replace gloves and re-wash salad
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed gray water from dish machine flowing on floor in dish pit. Operator was advised to discontinue use of dish machine until leak is fixed, isolate dish area, and to set up 3-compartment sink. Operator has a service estimate for a company to fix the water leaking under dish machine. 3-compartment sink has been set up and tested at
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Push cart blocking hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed raw beef and turkey missing date marks in walk-in cooler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch stored in 2-door reachin cooler on service line adjacent to dish pit
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil stored on floor and and soda bib stored on floor in dry storage room
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up along fan and freezer door
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.