HOLIDAY INN NORTH TAMPA USF
3751 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 4 visits since November 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Marinara has while-mold like substance on top. General manager discarded marinara.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Inspection 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
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef stored overtop ready to eat waffles inside reach in cooler. Manager removed and prop stored beef.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on shelves by handwashing sink. Manager removed labels and placed at dishwasher.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting n floor in kitchen area. Manager removed and properly stored mop.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) CORRECTED TO; Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm)
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for approximately 5 seconds, discussed proper handwashing procedure. Operator educated employee at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over carrot sticks. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Nov 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Marinara has while-mold like substance on top. General manager discarded marinara.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage hot holding at 87F. Sausage reheated to 176F.
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. Gave operator physical copy of education packet containing body fluids clean up sign.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand washing soap at hand washing sink in bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken, marinara sauce has no date markings after being held longer then 24 hours.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area.
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