La Quinta Inn and Suites

17710 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

American

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, La Quinta Inn and Suites has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which La Quinta Inn and Suites' 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 46F in self serve reach in cooler at 10:00am. Boiled eggs in cooler since 6:00am, see stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 46F, cream cheese 44F in self serve reach in cooler at 10:00am. Cream cheese in cooler since 8:30am, employee returned to colder unit. Boiled eggs in cooler since 6:00am, see stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Furniture polish next to paper plates in cabinet. Polish moved to different cabinet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. One person observed working breakfast area, employed for approximately one year. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap at the time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup lids, napkins and soda stored on floor in kitchen.

25-05-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of coffee stored on floor. Manager picked u and put on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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 Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

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

How does La Quinta Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?

La Quinta Inn and Suites most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.

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

No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites have averaged around seven 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 Inn and Suites 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 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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