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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES

17710 PANAMA CITY BEACH PKWY, Panama City Beach FL 32413 · 850-249-3075

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1305436
Grade history
AUG 23
SEP 24
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 46F in self serve reach in cooler at 10:00am. Boiled eggs in cooler since 6:00am, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $0

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2019030686Apr 3, 2019Feb 26, 2020

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 46F in self serve reach in cooler at 10:00am. Boiled eggs in cooler since 6:00am, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 46F, cream cheese 44F in self serve reach in cooler at 10:00am. Cream cheese in cooler since 8:30am, employee returned to colder unit. Boiled eggs in cooler since 6:00am, see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Furniture polish next to paper plates in cabinet. Polish moved to different cabinet during inspection.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. One person observed working breakfast area, employed for approximately one year.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager provided soap at the time of inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee restocked.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup lids, napkins and soda stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4

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.