LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES WEST PALM BEACH AIRPORT
1910 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 5616898540
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAY 25
APR 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 20 live flying insects underneath of triple sink landing on walls and piping, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025044688 | May 16, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food to the public. License expired 12-01-2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Apr 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food to the public. License expired 12-01-2025.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of waffle batter stored on floor inside kitchen. Operator properly stored.
May 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled mop while cleaning floor and without washing hands employee handled food items to restock breakfast buffet, discussed with operator for employee to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 20 live flying insects underneath of triple sink landing on walls and piping, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (69F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today, products placed out at room temperature approximately 2 hours ago and are reused items from previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (69F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (70F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today, products placed out at room temperature approximately 2 hours ago and are reused items from previous day. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen on metal wire shelf bag of soap stored above individual packets of hot chocolate powder. Discussed with operator corrected storage.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Inside kitchen behind reach in coolers on floor pesticide tracking powder, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has no written procedures for time is a public health control used for waffle batter with dairy. Discussed with operator and provided email copy of time is a public health control.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen on metal wire shelf spray bottle containing deodorizer not labeled, discussed with operator to add label to bottle.
Dead roaches on premises. Inside kitchen approximately 6 dead roaches on the floor behind reach in coolers. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen; spray bottle containing bleach stored on wire shelving over clean trays. Operator removed.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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.