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QUALITY INN & SUITES TAMPA FAIRGROUND

4955 E 18 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813.623.6000

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats29
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916727
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $660

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023008877Dec 12, 2022Mar 15, 2023$300
3--2022036564May 24, 2022Aug 18, 2022$360

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in kitchen l
Intermediate/31B-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and purse on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor throughout.
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of plastic cups on floor in kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and containers in handwash sink. Employee rinsing sponge in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on toaster oven in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
Basic/21-12-4
Dec 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to kitchen door.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Return visit Dec 11, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Clear plate from microwave in handwash sink next to kitchen door. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to kitchen door.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Per employee Yiliany Corona she has been workin in the breakfast area for 4 months.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast bar.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to keep faucet water running unless turned on and off underneath sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table.
Basic/21-12-4

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.