QUALITY INN
5778 CLARK ROAD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-921-7750
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed hand towels stored in hand sink. Employee removed.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sharai Hernandez working with expired food handler, and no other handler for kitchen.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix cases stored on floor in closet.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed hand soap stored next to portion controlled sugar and sugar substitutes. Person in charge removed soap.
Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix cases stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper food storage with person in charge.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plates and cut,dry kits stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper storage with person in charge.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.Printed form for employee who signed.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.Observed rusted bottom in rear of dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor.Observed cases of waffle mix stored on floor in dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed stirrers stored on floor in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Emailed operator information.
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator Emailed English and Spanish agreements.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cut,dry on floor in kitchen. Employee corrected by removing.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.