WESTIN TAMPA WATERSODE
725 S HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8132295000
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside office area. Chef killed and sanitized the area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015032273 | Jul 17, 2015 | Aug 12, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans in front of sink by ice machine operator removed
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler top station across from oven Cold holding: cook ham 46F blue cheese 46F cook sausage 46F cheese American 45F chef moved all items to walk in freezer. All food tested to 43F Cold holding: Cuban sandwich ham 45F
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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 in the bar not pumping out chlorine sanitizer discussed with employee to use the dish machine in the kitchen.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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 in the bar not pumping out chlorine sanitizer discussed with employee to use the dish machine in the kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees no food manager present
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken cooked and and held longer the 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator on cooks line. Chef added proper date markings to chicken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to ice machine.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain by dishwasher has standing water.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in beverage sears and room service.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator was able to renew during inspection I synced and it showed up as 2025 expiration date now, operator provided confirmation number 237580900.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 container of soy milk, bulging operator removed and threw out
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (44F - Cold Holding); provolone (44F - Cold Holding); cut greens (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (46F - Cold Holding) operator moved to other reach in cooler was brought out 7:30- 8am.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Less than 160F, fixed during inspection.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Expired in 2019
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in beverage sears and room service.
Food stored on floor. In beverage storage
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator on cooks line are torn.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored overtop sandwiches inside refrigerator on cooks line. Chef removed and properly stored fish.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside office area. Chef killed and sanitized the area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator on cooks line are torn.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes on clean dish shelves at end of cooks line. Chef placed items at dishwasher.
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