Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hotel Busch Gardens and USF

2807 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916536

C
Grade C
Safety score 74 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Intermediate · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection
    2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -6
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 21
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitOct 21, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    3 violations found:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing.

      Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available for food and beverage department. General manager purchased food contact surface sanitizer.

      Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint

    Basic1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Pipe leaking underneath 3 completely sink in kitchen.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1