La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
74
Score
The most recent inspection for La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South, located at 5000 Lake Blvd in Clearwater, FL, on March 19, 2026, resulted in a Moderate Risk score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including an uncleanable knife block that was corrected on-site and a repeat violation. Previous inspections at this facility have also frequently resulted in high-risk classifications.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
52
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen next to microwaves. Operator removed from kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-55-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to sink. Measuring 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 3/17/2026. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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