La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776

21338 Us 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 five times, with records going back to 2023. La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 was last inspected on Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hand wash sinks at 73 F in both men's and women's restrooms

27-16-4

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer ( chlorine) at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. Reviewed with manager .

16-37-1

Basic - -Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit ( freezer ) with food to be served to customers. Manager discarded drink -Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment/utensils ( coffee brewer ) in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Reviewed with manager . Manager changed solution to sanitizer only **Corrected On-Site**

21-03-4

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200ppm, replaced 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 48 F in refrigerator in back kitchen - employee placed cheese on ice placed in freezer recheck cheese 41 F **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Cooked eggs 43 F , Cheese 44 F - manager moved cheese to freezer for quick chill down-maintenance adjusted temperature to a cooler setting- reviewed food storage to allow air flow with manager **Time Extended**

03A-02-5

Jun 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Nuts and raisins uncovered at buffet

08B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - American cheese 48 F in refrigerator in back kitchen - employee placed cheese on ice placed in freezer recheck cheese 41 F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Felipa's training expired 5/29/23

53B-14-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 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 & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 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 Clearwater Central #0776 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater Central #0776 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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