HAMPTON INN AND SUITES RUSKIN
711 33 ST SE, Ruskin FL 33570 · 813-213-8005
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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FEB 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 72 F, butter 76 F, Milk 45 F- retemp 43 F at buffet area.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 56 F, whipped cream 65F at breakfast buffet, employee placed on ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected.
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse tray without sanitizing, discussed wash, rinse, and sanitize. Employee sanitized at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, manager replaced at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above fruits.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket on prep table above fruits.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves to begin food prep without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse tray without sanitizing, discussed wash, rinse, and sanitize. Employee sanitized at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink, manager replaced at time of inspection.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table above fruits.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and jacket on prep table above fruits.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese 72 F, butter 76 F, Milk 45 F- retemp 43 F at buffet area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee cup lids not inverted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over yogurt in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.