La Quinta Inn and Suites
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, La Quinta Inn and Suites has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT PREPARATION HANDSINK.MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: open cups for employees drinks placed in prep double door cooler, instructed to keep away in designated employees food section.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Using cloth towel in drying process for multi-use utensils at 3-comp sink, instructed not to use cloth.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees personal items ( bags ) stored at kitchen food shelf, Instructed to separate.
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Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe noted under 3-comp sink, Instructed manger to repair and maintain.
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May 5, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: PORK GRAVY (50.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $10.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SERVICE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES PROPERLY. THE ICE SCOOPERS WERE TAKEN TO THE DISH AREA FOR WASHING, RINSING, SANITIZING, AND PROPERLY STORED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A SHELF IN THE BREAKFAST AREA PAINT CHIPPED. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK TUBES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WAFFLE MAKING STATION TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS.
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Dec 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROPERLY LABEL COOKED/PRE-COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN 2-DOOR COOLERS WITH NAME AND DATES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER COUNTERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET.
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Jul 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE CRUMBS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Oct 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVE PLATES, DRINKING CUP LIDS, & BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN, FOR SERVICE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL COVER AT FRONT PANEL OF JUICE MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED & KEPT CLEAN, & FIX PANEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CABINET & COUNTERTOP OF THE JUICE MACHINE IN REAR ARE STICKY DUE TO SPILLS, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR, THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHLEVES AT PREP AREA COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAIN AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SINK AND INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN.
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Aug 26, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MISSING/LOOSE CABINET STRIPS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR FLOORS OF COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF FOOD SPILLS/STAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL TO THE LEFT OF HANDSINK MUST BE WATER RESISTANT, OR REPLACE WITH STAINLESS STEEL/F.R.P. TO PREVENT MOLDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quinta Inn and Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn and Suites on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn and Suites?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn and Suites.
Has La Quinta Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Quinta Inn and Suites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Quinta Inn and Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn and Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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