La Quinta Inns and Suites

902 W Grove Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at La Quinta Inns and Suites stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which La Quinta Inns and Suites' 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels observed at the hand wash sink. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: No CFPM onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE egg omelets in the steamer holding at 108-110*F, and sausage patties at 113-120*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the sausages were reheated approximately 45 minutes prior and are voluntarily discarded since it was the end of the breakfast service. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. PIC had the sausage patties and omelets discarded at the time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Aug 6, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed RTE sausages in the steamer holding at 109*F when measured with a probe thermometer. PIC stated the sausages were reheated approximately 1 hour prior and were voluntarily discarded since it was the end of the breakfast service. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were discarded by PIC at time of inspection

3-501.16(A)(1)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: Observed a 4" water damaged quat test strip the PIC stated was the only available quat test strip to test sanitizer concentration. Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a certified food manager. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inns and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inns and Suites on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inns and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inns and Suites.

How does La Quinta Inns and Suites compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Quinta Inns and Suites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Quinta Inns and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inns and Suites 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 Inns and Suites means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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