Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
90
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 69F at 9:13am, placed inside Employee handwash sink to thaw at 7:15am cooled to 48F at 9:26am. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 500+ ppm, employee corrected sanitizer to 400ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed potatoes during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Adela. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Big of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated into Reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
May 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-29: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits stored in shopping bags in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated biscuits into a plastic container during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in kitchen prep area. Employee cleaned microwave during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of apples stored on prep room floor. Operator relocated apples to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
58
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw eggs stored over ready to eat food reach in cooler by kitchen entrance - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Missing for one employee **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
70
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central 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 Inn & Suites Tampa Central inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Laquinta Inn & Suites Tampa Central is inspected around two times per year on average.
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