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
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $660
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023008877 | Dec 12, 2022 | Mar 15, 2023 | $300 |
| 3--2022036564 | May 24, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $360 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink in kitchen l
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Kitchen floor throughout.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of plastic cups on floor in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge and containers in handwash sink. Employee rinsing sponge in handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to kitchen door.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to kitchen door.
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.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast bar.
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.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Unable to keep faucet water running unless turned on and off underneath sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table.
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.