LA QUINTA INN, FORT LAUDERDALE NE
5727 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 9544912500
Last inspected Jul 23, 2025 · 4 visits since December 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 44 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
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Coffee filters in kitchen area not protected
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -ware washing area
Food stored on floor. Cases of waffle mix stored on floor in storage room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Front line cabinets soiled with accumulated with food debris.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Kitchen; in front of handwashing sink. And along triple sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler -Front line Reach in cooler; top shelf behind fan. -Kitchen Reach in cooler; top shelf behind fan.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm)
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink no paper towels. Operator supplied.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler in kitchen area has ice build up behind fan on top shelf.
Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey stored over ready to eat milk in white reach in cooler. Operator removed turkey.
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. Customer buffet - grab and go unit - small glass unit - butter (55F); cream cheese (58F). Per operator, items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Customer buffet - grab and go unit - small glass unit - butter (55F); cream cheese (58F). Per operator, items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
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 handout to operator.
Food manager certification expired. 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in refrigerator and reach in freezer, around condensing area - prep area.
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.