La Quinta Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in cooler”, which has been cited five times.
La Quinta Inn & Suites' latest score of 70 sits above the Port Orange average of 66. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked eggs 115F, manager stated discarding at end of breakfast service, hours for breakfast 6-9, 6-10am. Provided written plans for time as public health control
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
14-69-4
70
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -license expired on 4/1/2024, operator paid license renewal fee during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -milk 48F and cream cheese portions 47F, per employee less than 90 minutes stored in glass door table top reach-in cooler in breakfast service area, employee relocated to storage area reach-in cooler to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -hose bibb next to mop sink, employee installed vacuum breaker **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -juice dispenser machine nozzles soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile displaced and hanging down creating an opening above storage rack containing single service items
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -basket of bananas stored on the floor in the prep area storage room, operator relocated to storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/cooler and/or walk-in freezer/cooler. -table top glass door reach-in cooler in breakfast service area -tall white reach-in freezer in prep area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -glass door table top reach-in cooler in breakfast area
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic around juice dispenser nozzles soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -multiple cases of single-use cups stored on the floor in storage room
25-05-4
43
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Operator currently working on ServSafe training materials, test has been scheduled. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -operator installed new paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -"KitchenAid" reach-in cooler, operator installed thermometer **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
64
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter pads 58F on counter in self service area, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator returned to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -coffee filter holder stored in handwash sink in prep area **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler/freezer. -reach in cooler in self service area -reach in freezer in prep area **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic housing around juice nozzles soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lids. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
61
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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in cooler” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn & Suites.
How does La Quinta Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
La Quinta Inn & Suites most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has La Quinta Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn & Suites have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn & Suites 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn & Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.
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