LA QUINTA INN & SUITES
7115 COASTAL PALMS BLVD, Panama City Beach FL 32408 · 850-249-8314
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015004968 | Dec 16, 2014 | Feb 19, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen in recharge zone.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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. 1 food handler on duty at time of inspection.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in three compartment sink tested over 500ppm. Employee diluted to 200ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certificate provided for manager Michelle Garcia
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Per kitchen employee, no establishment has no test strips for sanitizer. Establishment requires quaternary test strips.
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. 1 food handler on duty at time of inspection.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed customer enter kitchen and obtain hot water from tea maker.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen, gauge in recharge zone.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee in kitchen washing, rinsing, and putting dishes on drying rack with no sanitizer step. Employee filled sink with sanitizer and sanitized dishes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires quaternary test strips.
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. 1 employee working food service area with no proof of reporting agreement. Provided form to supervisor, employee signed at time of inspection.
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.