QUALITY INN AND SUITES
38724 US HWY 19 N, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 727-934-5781
Last inspected Jun 15, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
MAR 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025047374 | Mar 12, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | $160 |
| 3--2022032967 | May 12, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 15, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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)
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.
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.
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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)
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.
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.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator using dish soap, will replace batteries.
May 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp of dishmachine 96f.
Duct tape used to repair bracket inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Mar 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed dishmachine. Rechecked reading 50ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking pitcher inside bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed item from bowl of hand wash sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp of dishmachine 96f.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Duct tape used to repair bracket inside reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder on prep table near dishmachine soiled with debris buildup.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink, mop bucket removed
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink, soap put at hand sink
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.