Ac Hotel Tampa Airport
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Ac Hotel Tampa Airport is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burger stored over cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unpeeled onions and unwashed avocados stored over cut watermelon and cooked beans in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
82
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. A few spray bottles with cleaning solution hanging on clean food equipment storage shelves by dish machine. Operator moved spray bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A few large beer cans stored in front of handwash sink by ice machine in kitchen. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
78
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, temped 125.4F - 135.7F. Kept running dish machine multiple times, temped 174.2F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. A container of raw chicken wings stored on large beer can in walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw chicken wings to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
64
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (60 - Cold Holding) on buffet line in lobby Observed employee place in walking cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in bar area
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris build up on top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 CO2 tanks not secured at bar
51-11-4
70
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both employee hand wash sink blocked, one in waite station area and the other by ice machine, corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishwasher with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy nice build up around door way to walk in freezer .
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash sign at employee hand sinks at bar area .
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Large coffee filters not stored protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing in three compartment sink with no running water , corrected, employee turned water on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes , placing dirty dishes in dishwasher and removing clean , corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper ha
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink by ice machine, blocked by boxes, corrected, employee removed boxes during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top tray in interior of ice machine observed with mold . **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker stored on food prep . **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on . **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Unable to dispense paper towels at employee hand wash sink, corrected, employee fixed paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with old debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink next to ice machine blocked by garbage can and employee drink stored in sink, corrected, manager removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce , pasta , all held over 24 hrs not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink , coffee , stored over food prep line , corrected , employee removed drink . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink stored in reach in freezer not identified nor separated, corrected action taken, manager removed drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint, corrected , cooked placed hair net on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in bulk container in dry storage area.
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ac Hotel Tampa Airport last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport.
How does Ac Hotel Tampa Airport compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Ac Hotel Tampa Airport most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Ac Hotel Tampa Airport's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ac Hotel Tampa Airport means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ac Hotel Tampa Airport inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ac Hotel Tampa Airport is inspected around two times per year on average.
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