LA QUINTA INN
3199 HARTLEY RD, Jacksonville FL 32257
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 3 visits since April 2025
APR 25
SEP 25
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on foods held on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety on written procedures. Marked by manger. (6:30-9:30 standard)
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Buffet line sausage tray uncovered. ( lid broken. Parts on order. ) manager combined the two items into one covered tray.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. Found later.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at. Mop sink area. All purpose cleaner.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. unisex restroom door left open. Near dining room area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on unisex restroom door. Near dining room area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxed single service cups on floor. Dry goods.
Apr 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Inadequate Three compartment sink. Sink too small to be able adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize largest equipment. Chaffing dishes.
Apr 1, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Unable to license today due to Three compartment sink too small.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils and dishware / dishes not sanitized Inspector assisted in setting up Three compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on foods held on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety on written procedures. Marked by manger. (6:30-9:30 standard)
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inadequate/ incomplete written procedures. Completed by manger.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Inadequate Three compartment sink. Sink too small to be able adequately wash, rinse, and sanitize largest equipment. Chaffing dishes.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closure on men's restroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.