La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne

5727 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

American

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jul 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

“No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

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

05-08-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm)

21-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler -Front line Reach in cooler; top shelf behind fan. -Kitchen Reach in cooler; top shelf behind fan.

14-69-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Kitchen; in front of handwashing sink. And along triple sink.

36-17-5

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 10 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. Customer buffet - grab and go unit - small glass unit - butter (55F); cream cheese (58F). Per operator, items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey stored over ready to eat milk in white reach in cooler. Operator removed turkey. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Customer buffet - grab and go unit - small glass unit - butter (55F); cream cheese (58F). Per operator, items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

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 handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in refrigerator and reach in freezer, around condensing area - prep area.

14-69-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. waffle mix (71F) on Buffett counter. Waffle mix out less than 3 hours per Manager. Reviewed Placing mix on Time Control and procedures

03A-02-5

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

31B-03-4

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

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne?

Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne.

How does La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn, Fort Lauderdale Ne 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, Fort Lauderdale Ne inspected?

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

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