La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf

3701 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf's latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind available to sanitize and clean food contact surfaces. Operator purchase sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

22-38-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area.

36-36-4

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Emailed operator employee health agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Emailed operator employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-02-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf 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 Inn and Suites Tampa Usf 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 Inn and Suites Tampa Usf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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