East Lake-Orient Park, Hillsborough County

SHERATON TAMPA EAST

10221 PRINCESS PALM AVE, East Lake-Orient Park, FL 33610

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Apr 16, 2026
City
East Lake-Orient Park
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 24516974

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine at time of inspection.

25-05-4

Detail 24516973

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed ice tea machine filters left open on counter not protected at time of inspection.

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 23997557

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine at kitchen entrance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed CO tank not secured Time Extended

33-19-4

Detail 23997555

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash debris underneath compactor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Still observed trash debris underneath garbage compactor. Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23997556

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from oven. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: Observed employee clean microwave across from oven but still stained with grease. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 23997554

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women or men's bathroom in banquet hall where employees use restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No handwashing signs observed in women's bathroom Time Extended

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 23974979

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm, chemical present in water but machine not spraying on food contact surfaces. Directed to sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink. Discussed callback date with operator Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23974976

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Employee filled out form Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-04-5

Detail 23974978

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken wings moved from walk in freezer to walk in cooler not time tracked. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 23974974

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By soda machine at kitchen entrance Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23974972

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table near 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23974971

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table in front of walk in cooler. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

33-19-4

Detail 23974975

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash debris underneath compactor. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23974973

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave across from oven. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23974970

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women or men's bathroom in banquet hall where employees use restroom. Warning

33-38-4

Detail 23974977

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by hand washing sink near office. Employee moved trash can closer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

51-11-4

Detail 23503791

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

36-36-4

Detail 23503793

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.

14-09-4

Detail 23503792

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

36-02-5

Detail 23503789

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23503788

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. On cooksline Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 23503790

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

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 23106566

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham at 47 F and shredded cooked chicken at 48 F. Reach-in-cooler near white reach-in-freezer in prep area. Moving to walk-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 23106568

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine in back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 23106573

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near second kitchen and dish machine area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23106576

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service area front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23106572

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

12B-14-4

Detail 23106575

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. On cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 23106569

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items backpack and purse on shelves with clean dishes in service area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23106570

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near large ice machine in back kitchen area Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23106565

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23106577

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors underneath cooking equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23106564

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23106574

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and microwave on cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23106567

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in-cooler near white reach-in-freezer in prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23106571

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink on cooksline Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 17

03A-02-5

Detail 23096484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham at 47 F and shredded cooked chicken at 48 F. Reach-in-cooler near white reach-in-freezer in prep area. Moving to walk-in-cooler Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23096472

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine in back kitchen area Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 23096488

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Near service area hand sink has saran wrap covering the base of the sink making it unusable. Hand sink inaccessible and cannot be made accessible at time of inspection. Maintenance operator unplugged slow drain and turned hand on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23096478

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Michael Benitez Person In Charge Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23096473

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near second kitchen and dish machine area Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23096480

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

51-11-4

Detail 23096476

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Service area front kitchen area Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23096474

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

12B-14-4

Detail 23096482

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. On cooksline Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23096487

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items backpack and purse on shelves with clean dishes in service area Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23096486

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near large ice machine in back kitchen area Ceiling tile missing. Back kitchen area Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23096483

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Back kitchen area Warning

36-27-5

Detail 23096477

Basic - Floors underneath cooking equipment soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23096479

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooksline Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23096481

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease and microwave on cooksline Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23096485

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in-cooler near white reach-in-freezer in prep area. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23096475

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand sink on cooksline Warning

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-07-4

Detail 22752251

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Small dish machine area there is no hand sink and no plans to confirm in OnBase Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22752248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 22752250

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22752249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish machine area front kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Time Extended

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

31A-07-4

Detail 22729342

Intermediate - Handwash sink inadequate in warewashing or food preparation area. Small dish machine area there is no hand sink and no plans to confirm in OnBase Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22729341

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at service station turned off. When water is turned on the pipes connected leaked onto floor. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22729337

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22729338

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

36-73-4

Detail 22729336

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22729339

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near dish machine area front kitchen area Warning

29-08-4

Detail 22729340

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at service station turned off. When water is turned on the pipes connected leaked onto floor. Warning

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22392204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped cream at buffet 65 F. Executive Chef placing potentially hazardous foods on time. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22392200

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large ice machine

11-26-1

Detail 22392199

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

14-09-4

Detail 22392198

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22392197

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

36-17-5

Detail 22392202

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22392203

Basic - Floors soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline

23-03-4

Detail 22392201

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

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21929885

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over raw shrimp in reach-in-cooler on cooksline Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 21929883

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk-in-cooler

14-09-4

Detail 21929882

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

36-17-5

Detail 21929886

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area and underneath large ice machine Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21929884

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 21929881

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

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-02-7

Detail 21544099

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Eric Lookabill. Executive Chef

36-17-5

Detail 21544098

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 21544096

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

36-27-5

Detail 21544097

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cooksline behind coolers.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-07-4

Detail 20968824

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

23-03-4

Detail 20968821

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

25-06-4

Detail 20968823

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not in a protective manner. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20968822

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20552112

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

53A-03-7

Detail 20552107

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Timothy Herman 4/6/2016 ServSafe.

31A-09-4

Detail 20552109

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink inaccessible due to being temporarily out of order. Operator made handwash sink accessible with hot running water at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 20552106

Intermediate - Water treatment/filtration device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter behind bar expired.

50-09-4

Detail 20552111

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-09-4

Detail 20552110

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. In kitchen. Operator discarded during inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20552108

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At handwash sink in prep area.