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LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES

3 MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY SW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850.244.1500

Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5603707
Grade history
OCT 23
APR 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line Salted Butter 71f, cream cheese 64f less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler employee certificate expired 12/2/2025.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line Salted Butter 71f, cream cheese 64f less than 4hrs.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon inspection observed coffee urn resting in basin of handwashing sink located in kitchen. Operator removed coffee urn during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upon inspection observed recorded temperature of 79f from cold handle, hot handle not producing water at all. During inspection operator repaired hot water registering 104f.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.