LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES
4115 US HWY 27 S, Sebring FL 33870 · 8635937488
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed oven cleaner next to coffee on the shelf, operator moved oven cleaner.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard on while preparing food, employee put one on.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two packages of frozen eggs in container on counter, operator corrected by putting under running water.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of cleaner next to the bananas, operator moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Printed a copy for operator, signed by end of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with old food debris in it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop near mop sink not drying properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed them missing a drain plug on their dumpster.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed self service refrigerator at buffet butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding) ambient air at 44F refrigerator thermostat reading 42. Operator removed the TCS foods to refrigerator in back to quickly cool foods to 41F or colder within 1hour. Foods on line for 3 hours. If recooked to 41 within 1 hour ambient cooling parameters will be met. Operator will not use buffet refrigerator until able to maintain foods at 41F or below.
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. Inspector provided form at inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not washed before wrapping. Observed whole apples wrapped for self service onsite, employee states apples are removed from produce box and wrapped without washing first. Offering raw unwashed wrapped onsite apples to customers at self service buffet. All previously wrapped apples must be unwrapped washed, air dried and rewrapped before offering to customers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed old food splatter on crevices of interior of microwave.
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.