LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CLEARWATER CENTRAL #0776

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CLEARWATER CENTRAL #0776 located in CLEARWATER has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 4.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 4 reports on file

US 19 North
Clearwater, Florida, 33736
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/2/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10919633

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand wash sinks at 73 F in both men's and women's restrooms

4/8/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8784240

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-13-4:Basic - -Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( freezer ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink -Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils ( coffee brewer ) in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated drink Corrected On-Site
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Manager changed solution to sanitizer only Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer ( chlorine) at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. Reviewed with manager .

5/24/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8382687

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, replaced 100ppm Corrected On-Site

8/8/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8311668

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 48 F in refrigerator in back kitchen - employee placed cheese on ice placed in freezer recheck cheese 41 F Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Cooked eggs 43 F , Cheese 44 F - manager moved cheese to freezer for quick chill down-maintenance adjusted temperature to a cooler setting- reviewed food storage to allow air flow with manager **Time Extended**