HOLIDAY INN / EXPRESS -ROCKY POINT
3025 N ROCKY POINT DR, Tampa FL 33607 · 813-287-8585
Last inspected Nov 7, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022050127 | Jul 12, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of sausage patties (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the insulated hot box in kitchen. Operator states all hot food will be served or discarded within 4 hours of breakfast time frame. Recommended to put in time control written procedure.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested 500+ ppm quaternary ammonia in three-compartments sink. Operator diluted with water.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Removed.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The employee couldn't locate the written procedure due to general manager not on duty at time of inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in back kitchen
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table on cookline
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink set up with 3 ppm of quaternary, corrected to 300 ppm of quaternary.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened containers of milk not date marked, corrected, employee date marked milk during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can and spray bottle stored in employee hand wash sink, corrected, employee removed items during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food prep counter, corrected, employee removed drink during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.