La Quinta

12839 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at La Quinta, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miramar Beach restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Inspector provided quaternary test strips to establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding units.

05-09-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink stored in upright cooler. **Repeat Violation**

12B-13-4

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

May 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Trays stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager removed trays from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen sink blocked with a dust mop and coffee urn.

31A-09-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife stored on top of 1st deep freezer near the window.

24-07-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloths used under dishes for drying.

21-05-5

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

32-12-5

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing near 3 compartment sink.

29-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of waffle mix stored on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand wash sink at bar area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Trash and boards stored around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

33-30-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does La Quinta compare to other restaurants in Miramar Beach?

La Quinta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miramar Beach average of 81.

Has La Quinta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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