Quality Inn

4486 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34428

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Quality Inn appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Quality Inn's latest score of 78 falls below the Crystal River average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee food handler training expired for Vinali Patel on 09/21/2025 through The New Habit. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at breakfast bar/buffet not properly protected and stored in the upright position. Discussed with operator and silverware storage corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

24-19-4

Basic - Vent soiled with accumulated dust above breakfast bar/buffet area near waffle station.

36-34-5

Basic - Working container of food removed from original container not identified by common name offered on breakfast bar/buffet area (Corn Flakes). Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired in 2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

11-27-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In breakfast bar area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

24-18-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**

51-13-4

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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

05-08-4

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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning**

11-27-4

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

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test kit expired in 2022 **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In breakfast bar area **Warning**

24-18-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning**

51-13-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.

21-23-4

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-03-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Quality Inn compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

Quality Inn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has Quality Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Quality Inn 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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