FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES TAMPA FAIRGROUNDS
6720 LAKEVIEW CENTER DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-626-3000
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
3 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 50 F,
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container in Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal container in Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
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. 2 employees have both worked longer than 60 days.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic cup used as ice scoop on buffet line at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of microwave in kitchen at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened bottle of soda stored in reach in cooler next to food for customers. Employee removed drink during inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to tea for establishment. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Dr.Pepper soda can in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 50 F,
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast buffet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to tea for establishment. Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee Dr.Pepper soda can in reach in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf next to tea for establishment.
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.