LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES, SARASOTA DOWNTOWN
1803 N TAMIAMI TRAIL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground behind the dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned equipment placed to dry on a towel. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground behind the dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the kitchen not stored properly. Operator placed them in a bag. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the right side kitchen reach in cooler: Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side kitchen reach in cooler: Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the ground behind the dumpster. Operator disposed of trash. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored un-inverted. Operator inverted the filters. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of chemical cleaner and hand sanitizer stored next to and above food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up in the kitchen.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the women's restroom.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the white reach in cooler in the kitchen: Butter chips (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed butter chips in a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for their triple sink.
- 11-26-1: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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/3/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).