HILTON GARDEN INN BRANDON
10309 HIGHLAND MANOR DR, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-626-6700
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 10 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
14 green bell peppers located in walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Operator discarded, See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting inside mop sink. Chef properly stored mop.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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14 green bell peppers located in walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Operator discarded, See stop sale.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer testing between 0-150ppm, operator added more sanitizer. 2nd attempt tested at 200ppm
Vacuum breaker present but in wrong location.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near kitchen grill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish washing area.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested 4 times, temperature reaching only 145F, discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed.
Box of frozen bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash Temp gauge on dish machine not working.
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over box of yogurt in walk-in-cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cooksline and in dry storage
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler Sliced hav (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); Raw shelled eggs ambient (73 F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (49 F - Cold Holding); Service Top Cooler (on ice) Cut melons (68 F - Cold Holding); Cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); Individual cream cheeses (49 F - Cold Holding) Placing items on time as a public health control form; 2 door reach-in-cooler Milk (52 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (41 F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (49 F - Cold Holding); Butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Moving to walk-in-cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline prep reach-in-cooler
No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pep-Reach-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 47 F Sliced ham 47 F. Food and Beverage Manager opening freezer to chill walk-in-cooler maybe on recycle mode.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet
Sep 7, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on rack with food containers
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Victor Howard Manager
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.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front kitchen area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer
Water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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