LAQUINTA

LAQUINTA has 5 health inspections on file for its CLEARWATER location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

3301 ULMERTON RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

4/3/2026· 1w ago

Visit ID: 13664132

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**

4/1/2026· 2w ago

Visit ID: 13663415

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 6 int, 4 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-23
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of batter for waffles on floor back kitchen.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small refrigerator for milk, eggs and yogurt
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving cups not inverted. Employee inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects Admin Complaint
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl from eggs and wick in hand wash sink. Employee removed and washed hands.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse wipes cloth.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  • 53B-01-5: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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles hanging on hand wash sink inside kitchen no label. Employee labeled bleach
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not wrapped

11/5/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8735849

Met Inspection Standards

4 int

  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate inside hws. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replace Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.replaced
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

1/16/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8552812

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**

11/15/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8355722

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three-compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Will email employee hand wash sign DBPR 5030-111 Warning
  • 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve gloves next to hand wash sink in dining room is exposed to splash. Operator moved gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from three-compartment sink faucet. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet counter at 8:40am a. butter packets (67F - Cold Holding); b. milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. Discussed time as a public health control as a option Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning