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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM TAMPA BRANDON WEST

602 S FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33594 · 5083007801

Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · 3 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915820
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
AUG 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: sausage 58 F per operator sausage has been out since 5 am. Time temped 9 am.
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Odor remover spray on prep table in kitchen.
High priority/41-10-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray and small skillet over handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator has only wash bay filled. Inspector had employee fill 3 compartment sink in correct order at time of inspection.
Basic/16-13-5
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Food stored on floor. Bulk Syrup on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
The state's own report →
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Bulk cereal on floor in kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Both reach in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: sausage 58 F per operator sausage has been out since 5 am. Time temped 9 am.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: sausage 58 F per operator sausage has been out since 5 am. Time temped 9 am.
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at breakfast area.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and pants on bulk grits and oatmeal.
Basic/40-06-5
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. 2 reach in coolers in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle open in reach in freezer.
Basic/12B-13-4

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.