LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES, SARASOTA DOWNTOWN
1803 N TAMIAMI TRAIL, Sarasota FL 34234 · 9413665128
Last inspected Jul 9, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their hand wash sink filled with dirty towels. Operator removed the towels.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for their quaternary triple sink. Operator ordered new ones during the inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee keys and phone placed on top of boxes of dry goods. Operator removed the items.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 34 seats while only 2 are listed.
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters improperly stored in the kitchen. Operator placed them back in their bag.
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground behind the dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the right side kitchen reach in cooler: Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the right side kitchen reach in cooler: Hard boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding); Milk (53F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there overnight. Operator willingly disposed of the food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Operator labeled the bottle.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned equipment placed to dry on a towel. Operator removed the towel.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on the ground behind the dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed no drain plug on their dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in the kitchen not stored properly. Operator placed them in a bag.
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a container of chemical cleaner and hand sanitizer stored next to and above food products in the kitchen. Operator removed the containers.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the ground behind the dumpster. Operator disposed of trash.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored un-inverted. Operator inverted the filters.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the white reach in cooler in the kitchen: Butter chips (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed butter chips in a different reach in cooler.
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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for their triple sink.
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up in the kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the women's restroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink.
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.