La Quinta Inn Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at La Quinta Inn Breakfast, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.
Among Calhoun restaurants, the typical score is 82; La Quinta Inn Breakfast is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no bodily fluid clean up procedures at facility. CA: Food service establishments must have written procedures when responding to vomiting or diarrheal event. COS: CFSM implemented written bodily fluid clean up procedures and ordered vomit kit.
511-6-1.03(6)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of cups stored directly on floor in dry storage area. CA: All equipment and utensils shall be kept at least 6 inches from the floor. COS: CFSM placed cups on racking at least 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed stained jugs stored on racks. CA: All equipment and utensils should be cleaned at a frequency to ensure equipment and utensils are sanitized and safe. COS: The jugs were sanitized and will be cleaned every four hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed excessive ice build up in reach in freezer above frozen foods. No food contamination involved. CA: PIC removed ice and will monitor freezer for ice buildup.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of juice and pancake flour stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC had food items relocated to shelving 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
82
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 11 bags of pre-cooked eggs with a manufacturer's use-by date of 11/15/2024 (inspection 1/15/25). Corrective action: PIC and CFSM notified; PIC chose to discard eggs.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed absence of paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC replaced paper towel roll to fill dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed empty quaternary sanitizing solution bottle attached to 3-compartment sink with no alternate way to sanitize dishes. Corrective action: PIC and CFSM notified; educated CFSM on alternate sanitization methods such as chlorine and to use that while awaiting shipment of quaternary solution. CFSM placed order for quat solution. Will perform follow-up on 1/16/2025.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed package of precooked sausage from previous breakfasts in reach-in cooler with no date marking. Corrective action: PIC notified; PIC did not know when sausage was heated and cooled. PIC chose to discard sausage. Instructed PIC to date mark any foods not used within 24 hours after opening.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available to measure the sanitizer concentration. Corrective Action: PIC and CFSM were notified about the issue, CFSM will order test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils (2 sets of tongs) stored directly on breakfast buffet counter and not on a holding dish/container. Corrective action: PIC notified; educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and what containers they may use going forward.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
55
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items (serving spoon, plastic cover) placed in handwashing sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, items were removed from sink. Discussed handwashing sink is only for handwashing and is to always be available for handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior of microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink not at proper minimum strength per manufacturers recommendations, quaternary ammonium sanitizer 0 ppm. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, sanitizer container was empty and no back-up quaternary sanitizer was available. Bleach was available and used until quaternary sanitizer is ordered.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed absence of paper towels in paper dispenser at handwashing sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, paper towel dispenser was supplied with paper towels. Discussed paper towels always being available at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed absence of soap in soap dispenser at handwashing sink. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee provided soap refill in soap dispenser. Discussed soap always being readily available at handwashing sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of reach-in cooler and freezer soiled with food debris. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean. Discussed increasing cleaning frequency of interior of reach-in cooler and freezer.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensil in coffee container not stored with handle above top of coffee. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, discussed using scoops with handles and storing handles above top of food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quinta Inn Breakfast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn Breakfast on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn Breakfast?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn Breakfast.
How does La Quinta Inn Breakfast compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?
La Quinta Inn Breakfast most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Calhoun average of 82.
Has La Quinta Inn Breakfast's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Quinta Inn Breakfast have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Quinta Inn Breakfast 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 Inn Breakfast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn Breakfast is inspected around two times per year on average.
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