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Quality Inn

3260 Us Hwy 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33805
American
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Quality Inn stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, “in-use utensil stored in unclean water” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so Quality Inn trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline **Warning**
10-05-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Swaroop unnikrishamn **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauces in walk-in cooler **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several bucket of food on floor of walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
86
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sinks leaks in prep area and bar area. employees replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Catering pans. Employee inverted pans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of rice stored on floor in stock room. Employee moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves Employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
61
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Walk-in cooler all prepare foods
02C-01-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature 85F
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Curry leaves and stems stored in trash bag in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
45
Aug 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: File with plan review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quality Inn?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil stored in unclean water” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn.

How does Quality Inn compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Quality Inn most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Quality Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Quality Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Quality Inn inspected?

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

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