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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES

20091 SUMMERLIN RD, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-466-1200

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats55
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4602773
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemical.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at main handwash sinks in restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at breakfast service area.
Basic/14-69-4
Observed packaged precooked scrambled egg that is exposed to splash. Operator moved scrambled eggs.
Basic/08B-36-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.

0 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. 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-07-6/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Operator completed form before leaving inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near food items.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water in kitchen.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Basic/25-05-4/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.