Quality Inn and Suites
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
61
Score
Quality Inn and Suites appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“No proof provided that food employees are informed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tarpon Springs average 77, so Quality Inn and Suites trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter pads (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small refrigerator at buffet - butter pads (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese cup (50F - Cold Holding) see stop sale, put in refrigerator at 7 am, 3 hours ago. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator using dish soap, will replace batteries. **Warning**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dishwasher removed from kitchen since last inspection. Plans from 1995, show dish washer. **Warning**
51-16-7
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 2025-05-13: Sabrina works in the food service of establishment and has been for two years which is the only employee in the food service department, no food safety training **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp of dishmachine 96f. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
16-53-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair bracket inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
74
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink, soap put at hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened yesterday not date marked, employee properly date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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. Operator posted clean up procedure in food service area **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink, mop bucket removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
61
Apr 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. 0ppm, hose out of sanitizer container, hose put back in now at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair then put glove on and put bagels on tray without washing hands **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom then came into kitchen and handled pancake batter bag and whisk without washing hands **Warning**
12A-11-4
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. Manager has in email, has not been printed yet **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
52
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl on Buffett line
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl on buffet line
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to start work without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (101F - Hot Holding) in kitchen, employee turned cooker back on to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Donna person in charge no knowledge of the big 6 food borne illness
11-07-5
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding.
53A-17-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks on buffet line not inverted
25-06-4
30
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quality Inn and Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn and Suites on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quality Inn and Suites?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn and Suites.
How does Quality Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Tarpon Springs?
Quality Inn and Suites most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Tarpon Springs average of 77.
Has Quality Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Quality Inn and Suites have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quality Inn and Suites means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Quality Inn and Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Inn and Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.
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