Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa
Last inspected:
725 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602Part of: Westin Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Westin Tampa Waterside in Tampa has accumulated 169 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. Fire safety inspections documented four citations for expired boiler certifications across its operational history under multiple names. Recurring violations involve improper ventilation, hand washing practices, and food contact surface maintenance.
Most recent closure: July 17, 2015 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 17:03:00 |
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015032273 | $400.00 | Jul 17, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 090393 expired 10 Feb 2022. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certification expired 10 Feb 2022. They were already inspected and cited 04 March 2022.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Kitchen Boiler 1/29/2020 Expired
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. In boiler room
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa last inspected?
- Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa last shut down?
- Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa was last shut down on July 17, 2015 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa had?
- Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa find?
- Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa was most recently inspected on October 16, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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.
- Has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa been fined?
- Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Westin Tampa Watersode in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Westin Harbour Island (2016), Westin Harbour Island Blue Harbour Restaurant (2020-2022).
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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).
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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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