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HOMEWOOD SUITES TAMPA-BRANDON

10240 PALM RIVER RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-685-7099

Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916154
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2018012421Jan 24, 2018Apr 12, 2018$400
3--2017042245May 19, 2017Dec 15, 2017$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Sprite and water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 30, 2024 · Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen Time Extended
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Sprite and water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink ne 5 to prep sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink at buffet area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.Employee relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/40-06-5
Water draining onto floor surface under ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/29-03-4

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.