QUALITY INN & SUITES
6525 US HWY 27 NORTH · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 dry droppings on top of dish machine. Observed approximately 100 plus dry rodent like droppings on top shelf in storage room located next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Issued stop sale on ice located in ice machine due to water dripping from mold like substance onto ice. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed slimy mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Observed water dripping from mold like substance onto ice. **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Observed no chlorine test kit at this facility. **Warning**
53B-03-5Intermediate – 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. Observed food safety handling for employee from an unapproved source. **Warning**
Basic 8
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish machine soiled with dry rodent like droppings and 1 dead roach. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach located in walk in cooler. Observed 37 dead roaches in dry storage area. Observed 2 dead roaches in dish area. Observed 33 dead roaches in cabinet under food service bar located next to check in desk. Observed 17 dead roaches in cabinet under food service bar located along wall facing highway 27. **Warning**
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not properly dispensing sanitizer. Advised manager all dish washing must take place in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior walls of walk in cooler separating exposing insulation. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on the floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall under 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler located at food service bar that stores butter, yogurt, and milk. **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water leaking from ceiling onto floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:59 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.