LA QUINTA INN & SUITES
816 N ATLANTIC AVE, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-944-0060
Last inspected Dec 31, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Dec 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -single service yogurts 51F from overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Single service Yogurt 51F inside mini fridge inside breakfast buffet, manager stated left in from overnight. Ambient temperature on unit shows 45-46F during service. Advised to rely on 4 hour maximum time control and discard at end of breakfast if refrigerator is not holding internal temperatures of 41F or below. -milk inside dispenser 54F inside mini fridge breakfast line outside of prep area. Manager stated discarding at end of service, no written time procedures available on site, per manager.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -fruit fly spray stored next to box of gloves, single service bowls in back area on top of refrigerator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bag of french toast sticks inside handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Kescencia
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -food stored inside hand sink basin
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed in standing water. -eggs thawed to 71F-75F inside pan of standing water inside 3 compartment sink, employee stated less than 1 hour. Advised to run cold water over frozen food to properly thaw to 41F
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. -waffle batter
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -waffle batter/rehydrated mix 55F after more than 4 hours. Advised ti ensure backup supply of waffle batter is placed immediately inside refrigerator to allow for ambient cooling within hours of adding water.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink with large lexan inside basin -significantly blocked access by large refrigerator and 3 compartment sink. Must be in compliance upon next unannounced inspection. Administrative action may be applied for repeat violations.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelving with some scattered debris inside back storage room
Aug 7, 2023Administrative 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
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -juice dispenser
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -equipment stored inside hand sink
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.