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HAMPTON INN/HOME2 SUITES TAMPA DOWNTOWN CHANNEL DISTRICT

1155 E KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 508-279-4647

Last inspected Dec 9, 2025 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats91
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918394
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 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. Operator was able to Renee during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cream cheese spread on front breakfast bar area. Emailed time as public health for operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic/12B-02-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray covering sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Blasting bottle beverages in side room storage
Basic/08B-47-4
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Bottles of water and other beverages on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to Renee during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
Basic/14-22-4
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5

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.