HILTON GARDEN INN-TAMPA SOUTHEAST
4328 GARDEN VISTA DR, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-626-6610
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 47 F at buffet table.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains and is no longer cleanable.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by coffee maker. Chef placed handwashing soap at handwashing sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 78° on buffet on line. Chef discarded water and placed utensils at dishwasher.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over yogurt and cooked sausage in reach in cooler. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee piece of cake in reach in cooler over sour cream. Employee removed.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 64 F in ice bath. Employee placed more ice water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sinks. Employee replaced at time of inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies of food handler certifications.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor in dry storage, employee removed at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 47 F at buffet table.
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut melon 47 F at buffet table.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink not working on cook line.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At handwash sink near coffee machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor in walk in cooler. Employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed at time of inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 73 F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filter in dry storage.
Jan 16, 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 and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Yogurt and fruits on buffet table not protected. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68 F, yogurt 50 F on buffet table. Cut tomatoes 50 F, sausage 52 F in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Battery dead at soap dispenser near juice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink next to butter, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to walk in cooler.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Self service yogurt and fruit with no protection, employees removed at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68 F, yogurt 48 F, employee placed in reach in cooler at time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray in handwash sink near soda machine.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in freezer. Operator removed at time of inspection.
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