La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Cocoa Beach facility scores 78, putting La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler yogurt (50F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler. Raw bacon stored over liquid eggs
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on the floor in bar
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of cups on the floor at bar. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
67
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for juice machine is soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters in at and at ice machines have not been replaced in prior to expiration dates
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar area has no water available
27-16-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast buffet are not wrapped
08B-15-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Muffins on shelves in dry storage area are not covered
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups on the floor in dry storage area. Coffee filters are not stored in a protected manner.
25-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Plates of employee food on shelves over food for service
12B-02-4
52
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Manager not available to access documents **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Unable to proctor exams due to failures. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator failed exam twice. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator failed exam twice. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Operator failed exam twice. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
67
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Manager not available to access documents **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Class scheduled for this week to take exam **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
67
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Manager not available to access files **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
67
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on countertop in kitchen cooked sausage (110F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee entered kitchen having touched the door knob and did not wash hands before beginning to touch multiple surfaces
12A-29-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine is soiled. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service items stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks on service bar for guests has forks that are not presented handle first **Repeat Violation**
25-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water jugs sitting on 2x6 piece of wood. Plastic water bottles stored on the floor in office areas
08B-47-4
39
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and knives at breakfast buffet. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates and coffee cup lids at breakfast buffet are stored with food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast.
How does La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cocoa Beach average of 78.
Has La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast 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 & Suites Breakfast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites Breakfast is inspected around three times per year on average.
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