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
3 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
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.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored clean food equipment. Operator removed chemical.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at main handwash sinks in restrooms.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restrooms.
Met inspection standards. 3 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 butter 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at breakfast service area.
Observed packaged precooked scrambled egg that is exposed to splash. Operator moved scrambled eggs.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.
No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bottled water in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
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.