LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CLEARWATER SOUTH
5000 LAKE BLVD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727.299.9800
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
3 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 02-01-2023
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to sink. Measuring 200ppm.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen next to microwaves. Operator removed from kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to sink. Measuring 200ppm.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 3/17/2026.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen next to microwaves. Operator removed from kitchen
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jayesh Chauhan CFM expired on 02-19-2025. Only CFM employed at establishment.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of Birth missing in Food Handler training Certification for Beatris Lucas.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeff Baker expired training on 09-26-2021.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired 02-01-2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice machine contact surface soiled underneath nozzles.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator provide disinfectant chlorine sanitizer. Setup three-compartment sink. Tested chlorine sanitizer 50ppm
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle containing a chemical substance underneath table in pantry.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall in pantry missing cove molding.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened bottled water stored in stand-alone refrigerator in pantry room. Operator removed bottled water.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand-alone refrigerator interior soiled with debris.
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.