La Quinta Inn and Suites 171

7160 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL 32812

Other

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat sanitizer used for sanitizer no test strips available . **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. The 2 door white cooler .

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at the while 2 door cooler . **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The white 2 door reach-in cooler .

14-17-4

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee orange juice and soda stored at the reach-in cooler next to customer food .

12B-13-4

Aug 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (47F - Cold Holding); butter (51F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (47F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that food was at to other cooler they moved less than 3 hours ago and he moved the food to freezer Second temperature 41-43f . **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using Quat sanitizer no test available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. The only employee hand sink at the kitchen.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apple at the buffet not wrapped.

08B-15-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored at the reach-in cooler next to the milk . Operator discarded it . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. The only employee hand sink at the kitchen.

29-20-5

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 48f operater stated was out for 30 minutes during the buffet and she just moved it back to the cooler . **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat sanitizer at the 3 compartment not test available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the only employee hand sink at the kitchen.

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam Plates and cups stored on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink at the reach-in cooler at the kitchen. Operator trashed it . **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Coffee and to go container

08B-47-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn and Suites 171?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn and Suites 171.

How does La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has La Quinta Inn and Suites 171's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn and Suites 171 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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