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SLEEP INN & SUITES TAMPA SOUTH

6231 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33611 · 2522929660

Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats39
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3918332
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
JUL 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection determined that a reach in cooler was turned off. All TCS food in reach in was discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2020003460Dec 6, 2019Feb 12, 2020$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed red apples on self serve tray not wrapped at time of inspection
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at time of inspection. Operator moved bucket
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed togo plastic bag with employee food stored in reach in cooler during inspection
Basic/08B-49-4
Sep 13, 2023□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Current license not displayed during time of callback Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Current license not displayed at time of callback. Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.stored on floor in between equipment.
/45-06-4/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Fire extinguisher on floor at time of call back Time Extended/Return visit Sep 13, 2023 · Fire extinguisher in between cabinets and cooler at time of inspection. Time Extended
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Waffle batter temping at 74F at 9:13 am made at 6 am. Cooler in kitchen area not working at time of inspection. Liquid eggs 59F, milk 58F, sausage 60F. Stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Liquid eggs on bottom shelf temping at 58F. Operator discarding 34 bags at time of inspection. Recommended to operator better way to set up reach in to maximize air flow to help with cooling of TCS foods. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection determined that a reach in cooler was turned off. All TCS food in reach in was discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Liquid eggs at 58f degrees Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Current license not displayed during time of callback Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.stored on floor in between equipment.
/45-06-4/Return visit Sep 12, 2023 · Fire extinguisher on floor at time of call back Time Extended
Sep 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee moved dustpan from hand wash sink then put on gloves to work with food.
High priority/12A-07-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Waffle batter temping at 74F at 9:13 am made at 6 am. Cooler in kitchen area not working at time of inspection. Liquid eggs 59F, milk 58F, sausage 60F. Stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. During inspection determined that a reach in cooler was turned off. All TCS food in reach in was discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Spouts on juice dispenser soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pan resting on hand wash sink beginning of inspection. Employee moved to different area.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.stored on floor in between equipment.
/45-06-4

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.