Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa
Last inspected:
8610 Elm Fair Blvd, Tampa, FL 33610Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa has been inspected 17 times between December 2020 and August 2025, accumulating 69 total violations and averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across inspections, including sick employee handling and chemical storage lapses. The most recent inspection on August 25, 2025 identified 12 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy and improper chemical storage, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action. A prior inspection on July 15, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued after 8 violations were documented, including high-priority violations for handwashing, food condition, and proper cooking temperatures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections11 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 25, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa had?
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa find?
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa was most recently inspected on August 25, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express and Suites Tampa Fairgrounds Casino in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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