Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

BEST WESTERN TAMPA

734 S DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 25, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8347034
DBPR license3917790

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 73f, milk 52f. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Lysol cleaner stored next to hot sauces in dining room. Operator removed chemicals **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on juice dispenser soiled with food debris

#7Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. George Casanova.

#8Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator had sheets. During inspection operator had employees fill sheets out. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is doing process already, provided operator with correct paperwork and explained how to fill out **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples offered individually not wrapped.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around drain in kitchen.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior soiled with food debris

#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quat testing at 100 ppm. Manufacturer label specifies 200-400 ppm.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.