TARPON SPRINGS, Pinellas County

QUALITY INN AND SUITES

38724 US HWY 19 N, TARPON SPRINGS, FL 34689

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
TARPON SPRINGS
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 24622612

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 24622613

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Nothing in cooler Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 24622614

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-15: Plans not received by Tallahassee per Cindy in plan review office. Emailed application to operator. Admin Complaint

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 24507235

High Priority - 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) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24507236

High Priority - 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. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24507237

Intermediate - 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. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 24507238

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator using dish soap, will replace batteries. Warning

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

53B-01-5

Detail 23767717

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Sabrina works in the food service of establishment and has been for two years which is the only employee in the food service department, no food safety training Admin Complaint

16-53-4

Detail 23767718

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp of dishmachine 96f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

14-71-4

Detail 23767719

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair bracket inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23767720

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23623394

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23623387

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. License expired on 02-01-2025. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23623390

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 23623384

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23623392

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23623393

Intermediate - 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. Warning

16-53-4

Detail 23623385

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temp of dishmachine 96f. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23623386

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23623388

Basic - Duct tape used to repair bracket inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23623391

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago is soiled with food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23623389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder on prep table near dishmachine soiled with debris buildup. Warning

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 22295124

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22295126

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22295125

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket in front of hand sink, mop bucket removed Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22295123

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 22295122

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink, soap put at hand sink Corrected On-Site

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21952514

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm, hose out of sanitizer container, hose put back in now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 21952512

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair then put glove on and put bagels on tray without washing hands Warning

12A-11-4

Detail 21952513

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used restroom then came into kitchen and handled pancake batter bag and whisk without washing hands Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21952511

Intermediate - 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. Manager has in email, has not been printed yet Repeat Violation Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21952515

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21952516

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 21826072

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on to start work without washing hands

01B-02-5

Detail 21826071

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl on buffet line

03A-02-5

Detail 21826067

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (72F - Cold Holding) in bowl on Buffett line

03B-01-6

Detail 21826075

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (101F - Hot Holding) in kitchen, employee turned cooker back on to reheat Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21826070

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Donna person in charge no knowledge of the big 6 food borne illness

11-27-4

Detail 21826073

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR HR 5030-104 Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21826068

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket, mop bucket moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21826069

Intermediate - 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. Inspector provided operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-103 Corrective Action Taken

53A-17-1

Detail 21826074

Intermediate - Person in charge not ensuring employees are properly maintaining the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods during hot and cold holding.

13-03-4

Detail 21826076

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

25-06-4

Detail 21826066

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks on buffet line not inverted

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 21366957

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked by rack of bagels, employee moved it.

21-23-4

Detail 21366959

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Operator will take them out.

36-73-4

Detail 21366956

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen area

36-17-5

Detail 21366958

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some tiles in the kitchen have damage

08B-47-4

Detail 21366960

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of food jars, and bagels on floor, operator will move them

31B-04-4

Detail 21366961

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar area.

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-01-7

Detail 21080888

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Meet Patel manager on duty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: No manager on duty at this time Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21080889

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: No employee training Admin Complaint

14-69-4

Detail 21080887

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 20912490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in only hand sink in kitchen, pitcher removed Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 20912489

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Meet Patel manager on duty Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20912487

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to mop sink, employee put paper towels at hand sink Corrected On-Site Warning

05-08-4

Detail 20912492

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20912486

Intermediate - 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. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20912488

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20912491

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in laying in mop sink, employee hung mop above mop sink to drain into mop sink and dry Corrected On-Site Warning