Sheraton Tampa East
10221 Princess Palm Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 · Permanent Food Service · License 3906563
What drove the grade
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Operator moved tongs at time of inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves. Operator placed containers in dish room to wash.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed wet nesting standing water in reach in cooler on main cooks line. Operator has refrigeration in house to look at unit at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured.
Observed carbon dioxide tank unsecured in pantry.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.