Quality Inn

5778 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34233

American

Last inspected: Jul 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Quality Inn has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jul 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed hand soap stored next to portion controlled sugar and sugar substitutes. Person in charge removed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed waffle mix cases stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper food storage with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed plates and cut,dry kits stored on floor in dry storage. Discussed proper storage with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**

25-05-4

Jul 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of waffle mix stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed stirrers stored on floor in dry storage. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Jul 11, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. Emailed operator information. **Corrective Action Taken**

05-08-4

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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator Emailed English and Spanish agreements. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed case of plastic cut,dry on floor in kitchen. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Quality Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn on file is from Jul 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Quality Inn?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn.

How does Quality Inn compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Quality Inn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Quality Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quality Inn have averaged around three 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 around two times per year on average.

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