East Lake-Orient Park, Hillsborough County

HILTON GARDEN INN BRANDON

10309 HIGHLAND MANOR DR, East Lake-Orient Park, FL 33610-9149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Oct 9, 2025
City
East Lake-Orient Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Delinquent / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24101350

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 24101351

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 24101352

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24101349

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Time Extended

Oct 8, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24098066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (47F - Cold Holding); ham (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) Items placed inside walk in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24098061

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler has stains.

02C-02-5

Detail 24098063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked mashed potatoes, hamburgers has no date markings inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

24-05-4

Detail 24098065

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored on storage cart are not stored inverted.

29-11-4

Detail 24098062

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 24098064

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sitting inside mop sink. Chef properly stored mop.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 23970145

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23970147

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 23970146

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Observed dish ware not inverted on bottom shelf Time Extended

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 11

01B-07-4

Detail 23941072

High Priority - 14 green bell peppers located in walk in cooler with mold-like growth. Operator discarded, See stop sale. Warning

22-43-4

Detail 23941081

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer testing between 0-150ppm, operator added more sanitizer. 2nd attempt tested at 200ppm Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23941079

High Priority - Vacuum breaker present but in wrong location. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23941076

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink behind bar has handheld soda dispenser sitting inside. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23941073

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Establishment uses Quat. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23941071

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near kitchen grill. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23941077

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dish washing area. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-54-4

Detail 23941075

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Tested 4 times, temperature reaching only 145F, discussed with manager to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 23941078

Basic - Box of frozen bread not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 23941074

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner near 3 compartment sink. Warning

16-38-5

Detail 23941080

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Wash Temp gauge on dish machine not working. Warning

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23560053

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over box of yogurt in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23560055

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23560056

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage area Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23560052

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 23560051

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of cooking oil on floor in kitchen area Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23560050

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23560054

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23560057

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cooksline and in dry storage

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 23155534

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

05-08-4

Detail 23155532

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

05-10-4

Detail 23155535

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23155533

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23146825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in-cooler Sliced hav (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked Chicken (51 F - Cold Holding); Diced tomatoes (49 F - Cold Holding); Raw shelled eggs ambient (73 F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Blue cheese crumbles (49 F - Cold Holding); Service Top Cooler (on ice) Cut melons (68 F - Cold Holding); Cut cantaloupe (49 F - Cold Holding); Individual cream cheeses (49 F - Cold Holding) Placing items on time as a public health control form; 2 door reach-in-cooler Milk (52 F - Cold Holding); Chicken (41 F - Cold Holding); Half and Half (49 F - Cold Holding); Butter (48 F - Cold Holding); Cheese (51 F - Cold Holding); Moving to walk-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23146818

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23146822

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooksline prep reach-in-cooler Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23146821

Intermediate - No heat test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23146824

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

05-10-4

Detail 23146817

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23146823

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23146819

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 23146820

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Pep-Reach-in-cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23146826

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach-in-cooler on cooksline Warning

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22544617

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 47 F Sliced ham 47 F. Food and Beverage Manager opening freezer to chill walk-in-cooler maybe on recycle mode. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 22544619

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

29-11-4

Detail 22544618

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink faucet Repeat Violation

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22268856

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Admin Complaint

42-01-4

Detail 22268855

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Time Extended

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 22102856

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on rack with food containers Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22102858

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Victor Howard Manager Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22102857

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22102859

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Front kitchen area Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22102853

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22102854

Basic - Water leaking faucet at 3 compartment sink Warning

42-01-4

Detail 22102855

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 21875130

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack on prep table

21-12-4

Detail 21875129

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front kitchen area