La Quinta Inn and Suites

20091 Summerlin Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33908

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, La Quinta Inn and Suites has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which La Quinta Inn and Suites' 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at breakfast service area.

14-69-4

Basic - Observed packaged precooked scrambled egg that is exposed to splash. Operator moved scrambled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Nov 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

8 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

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. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

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

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water in kitchen. **Warning**

08B-47-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters. **Warning**

25-05-4

Sep 14, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed white drain cover stored in hand wash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods.

27-18-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator let water run. Rechecked at 100F.

27-16-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

12B-12-5

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.

16-13-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged precooked frozen scrambled egg thawing at room temperature.

06-01-5

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 Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Quinta Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

La Quinta Inn and Suites most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.

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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn and Suites 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 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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