Quality Inn and Suites
38724 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · Permanent Food Service · License 6211366
What drove the grade
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection6 intermediate (1 repeat), 2 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most-20
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate6
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Open gallon of milk has no date mark.
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Emailed operator form HR 5030-104
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap at hand sink in kitchen.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Unlabeled spray bottle of sanitizer in kitchen.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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. Last approved floor plans are from 1995, show dish washer.
Repeat violation
Basic2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Interior of microwave soiled with debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Interior of reach in cooler and freezer soiled with debris.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.