La Quinta Inn

3199 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

American

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at La Quinta Inn stretching back to 2025. On Sep 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so La Quinta Inn trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Buffet line sausage tray uncovered. ( lid broken. Parts on order. ) manager combined the two items into one covered tray. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Found later. **Corrected On-Site**

05-08-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at. Mop sink area. All purpose cleaner.

41-17-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on unisex restroom door. Near dining room area. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cups on floor. Dry goods.

25-05-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. unisex restroom door left open. Near dining room area.

32-02-4

Apr 14, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Inadequate Three compartment sink. Sink too small to be able adequately wash , rinse, and sanitize largest equipment. Chaffing dishes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: At today's callback : new Three compartment sink on order. Anticipated arrival next week. **Time Extended**

16-08-4

Apr 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils and dishware / dishes not sanitized Inspector assisted in setting up Three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-45-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on foods held on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety on written procedures. Marked by manger. (6:30-9:30 standard) **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to Three compartment sink too small. **Repeat Violation**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inadequate/ incomplete written procedures . Completed by manger. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Inadequate Three compartment sink. Sink too small to be able adequately wash , rinse, and sanitize largest equipment. Chaffing dishes. **Warning**

16-08-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closure on men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**

32-04-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.

13-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn?

Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn.

How does La Quinta Inn compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

La Quinta Inn most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Quinta Inn 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.

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