La Quinta Inn & Suites #974

1024 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

Other

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2026

50-17-3

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of cups on kitchen floor, employee removed box of cups from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned interior of microwave. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 procedures to operator and operator printed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.

38-02-4

May 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2022 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Jessica. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed for Jessica. **Admin Complaint**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replenished paper towels. **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974.

How does La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has La Quinta Inn & Suites #974's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 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 & Suites #974 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites #974 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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