Quality Inn Airport Sarasota

4800 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234

American

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Quality Inn Airport Sarasota has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Silverware/utensils stored upright” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Sarasota restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the breakfast line: Milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed it in their reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed their single service forks and spoons upright on their breakfast line. Operator flipped them over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-18-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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. Observed no knowledge of the big 6. Emailed the operator a copy and he printed it out. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Emailed the operator a copy and he printed it out. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up behind the dumpster.

33-19-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed single service forks and spoon with the food contact side up. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self service not wrapped.

08B-15-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn Airport Sarasota last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn Airport Sarasota on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quality Inn Airport Sarasota?

Across the inspection record, “silverware/utensils stored upright” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn Airport Sarasota.

How does Quality Inn Airport Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Quality Inn Airport Sarasota most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Quality Inn Airport Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quality Inn Airport Sarasota have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quality Inn Airport Sarasota means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Quality Inn Airport Sarasota inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Inn Airport Sarasota is inspected around two times per year on average.

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