La Quinta Inn &Suites
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
90
Score
The La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 4620 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL, had a low-risk inspection on July 30, 2025, with a score of 90. This inspection did note one major violation concerning a handwash sink in the back store room being used for food container storage. Across six recorded inspections, the facility has historically seen mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored in hand wash sink in back store room at time of insoection
31A-11-4
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters stored on top of coffee machine not kept in packaging at time of inspection
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection
42-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher with batter stored in hand wash sink in back prep room at time of service.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed wall mountable soap dispenser stored under sink behind closed doors at start of inspection
31B-03-4
74
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket left filled with water. **Repeat Violation**
42-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open at time of inspection
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed bottom of reach in freezer rusty during inspection
14-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispenser has mold like substance around dispensing nozzles
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher with water in hand wash sink at start of inspection. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
67
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Empty mop bucket after each use
42-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters
25-06-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical container stored with clean equipment and food in cabinet . Inspector removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cardboard box with trash in it stored on handsink. Inspector removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
64
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All interior cabinets and drawers in kitchen
23-03-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small cooler on buffet line. Butter 48 cream cheese 50
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored dirty container in handsink. Inspector removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee sent to store to buy. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
61
Violations — Jul 30, 2025 Inspection
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored in hand wash sink in back store room at time of insoection
31A-11-4
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