La Quinta East

4315 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809
American
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

La Quinta East has been inspected four times since 2023. La Quinta East was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which La Quinta East's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete names.
53B-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters unprotected next to coffee maker. Employee placed filters in protective plastic.
25-06-4
78
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing expiration dates and complete names.
53B-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in kitchen near dining area.
31B-04-4
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta East on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta East?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta East.

How does La Quinta East compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

La Quinta East most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta East 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 East 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 East inspected?

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