La Quinta Inn & Suites

7925 Nw 154 St, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

American

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2022. La Quinta Inn & Suites was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to 19 violations.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Miami Lakes facility scores 74, putting La Quinta Inn & Suites on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 19 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked shredded beef at reach in cooler at kitchen area.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed ham stored with raw beef and pork in the same container at walk in cooler.

08A-08-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over cases of vegetables at walk in cooler.

08A-04-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sinks kitchen prep next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed some rusted shelves at prep tables kitchen area.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several trays of cooked pork/meat not date marked, as per staff for less than 7 days.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles of cleaning equipment stored in handwashing sinks kitchen prep area

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine sanitized not test kit available for chlorine sanitizer.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone in prep table kitchen area.

40-06-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both rear door exits.

35B-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw chicken cases stored on the floor at walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at some reach in cooler units with gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at some parts of kitchen prep areas.

36-02-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by walk in cooler entrance.

36-73-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

36-34-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned sanitized cooking utensils stored food contact first

24-07-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-6

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cleaned sanitized employee at 3 compartment sink drinking from unenclosed beverage container.

12B-12-5

Sep 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bleach gallon stored in handwashing next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen prep area/ware-washing.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed all throughout at both rear doors exit.

35B-01-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed all throughout kitchen prep area.

36-02-5

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed plastic lights cover cracked above 3 compartment sink.

38-01-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn & Suites on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn & Suites.

How does La Quinta Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Miami Lakes?

La Quinta Inn & Suites most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites have averaged around 19 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Quinta Inn & Suites 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.

How often is La Quinta Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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