La Quinta Breakfast

1275 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited La Quinta Breakfast four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 20, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Cocoa Beach restaurant, which scores around 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employees not sanitizing wares after washing at triple sink

22-45-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach-in cooler at buffet yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler in kitchen scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding).

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at buffet yogurt (52F - Cold Holding); milk (52F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding). In reach-in cooler in kitchen scrambled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Employee monitoring buffet stated that butters left on countertop during service are placed back into reach-in cooler at end of service.

03F-04-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled dishes in well of hand wash sink

31A-11-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at buffet and ice machines last serviced 12/8/25. Recommended changed every 120days **Repeat Violation**

29-28-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet are not wrapped

08B-15-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates and bowls at buffet are stored with food contact surface facing upwards

25-06-4

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler Scrambled eggs (50F); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water filter for coffee/juice dispensers

29-28-4

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Being used to store dirty dishes

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice dispenser is soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee is not sanitizing dirty dishes after washing.

16-13-5

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Breakfast last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Breakfast on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Breakfast?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Breakfast.

How does La Quinta Breakfast compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?

La Quinta Breakfast most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.

Has La Quinta Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Breakfast have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Quinta Breakfast means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Quinta Breakfast inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Breakfast is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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