La Quinta

2655 Crossroads Pkwy, Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Other
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Quinta stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Pierce facility scores 87, putting La Quinta on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
74
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee not washing hands after cleaning task, changed gloves but not wash hand.
12A-07-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. There were gallons apple stored in hand wash sink. Educate manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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.
11-26-1
64
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap also provided at hand washing sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Quinta.

How does La Quinta compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

La Quinta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has La Quinta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Quinta 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta is inspected around two times per year on average.