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LAQUINTA INN & SUITES TAMPA CENTRAL

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES TAMPA CENTRAL in TAMPA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3826 West Waters Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33615
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10931658

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Big of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated into Reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 500+ ppm, employee corrected sanitizer to 400ppm during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 69F at 9:13am, placed inside Employee handwash sink to thaw at 7:15am cooled to 48F at 9:26am. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed potatoes during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Adela. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781162

  • 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8777408

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of apples stored on prep room floor. Operator relocated apples to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in kitchen prep area. Employee cleaned microwave during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits stored in shopping bags in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated biscuits into a plastic container during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8463859

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw eggs stored over ready to eat food reach in cooler by kitchen entrance - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Missing for one employee **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8375943

  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw eggs stored over ready to eat food reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler Cream cheese 52 f held over night ambient temperature 52 f of reach in cooler by kitchen entrance 3/4 oz of cream cheese
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler Cream cheese 52 f held over night ambient temperature 52 f of reach in cooler by kitchen entrance 3/4 oz of cream cheese
  • 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.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup holder stored in hand washing 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. Provided for employees to sign
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee