Laquinta

3301 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762

Other

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Laquinta six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Clearwater restaurant scores 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-03: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Apr 1, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flying insects **Admin Complaint**

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 spray bottles hanging on hand wash sink inside kitchen no label. Employee labeled bleach

41-17-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not wrapped

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl from eggs and wick in hand wash sink. Employee removed and washed hands.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand wash sink to rinse wipes cloth.

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.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of batter for waffles on floor back kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small refrigerator for milk, eggs and yogurt

05-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving cups not inverted. Employee inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2-1-23

50-09-4

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Replace **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.replaced

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plate inside hws. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet counter at 8:40am a. butter packets (67F - Cold Holding); b. milk (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. Discussed time as a public health control as a option **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-17-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Will email employee hand wash sign DBPR 5030-111 **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve gloves next to hand wash sink in dining room is exposed to splash. Operator moved gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-22-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Water leaking from three-compartment sink faucet. **Warning**

29-11-4

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laquinta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Laquinta on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Laquinta?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Laquinta.

How does Laquinta compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Laquinta most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Laquinta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Laquinta have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Laquinta 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 Laquinta inspected?

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

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