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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES

310 GRAND REGENCY BLVD, Brandon FL 33510 · 8136430574

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916785
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 67 F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hose hooked up to faucet at Handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled With green liquid in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast station not wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Holding: sausage links 101 F, sausage patty's 86 F, per employee items have been left out an hour. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by bananas and vacuum.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened wine in white reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/12B-13-4
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: butter 67 F,
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant spray bottles on prep table next to juice machine.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bulk boxes of bananas.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning

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.