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WESTIN TAMPA WATERSODE

725 S HARBOUR ISLAND BLVD, Tampa FL 33602 · 8132295000

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3905881
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside office area. Chef killed and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2015032273Jul 17, 2015Aug 12, 2015$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash cans in front of sink by ice machine operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-41-4/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Dish machine repair worker was unable to fix the machine hotel is waiting on another company to fix the machine operator unable to determine when the maintenance will be fixed hotel is using the wash rinse and sanitizer method.restaurant is not using the machine currently will check next routine.Time Extended Time Extended
Mar 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/22-41-4
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
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain by dishwasher has standing water.
Basic/29-19-4
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in beverage sears and room service.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries.
High priority/01B-07-4/Warning
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.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 container of soy milk, bulging operator removed and threw out
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/22-56-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Expired in 2019
Intermediate/16-62-1/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in beverage sears and room service.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. In beverage storage
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator on cooks line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach inside office area. Chef killed and sanitized the area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside refrigerator on cooks line are torn.
Basic/14-11-5
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.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site

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