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LA QUINTA SUNRISE

13600 NW 2 ST, Sunrise FL 33325 · 2399384655

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623601
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
NOV 25
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Email operators written procedures-for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hermal Patel
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · At time of of callback inspection. Hermal Patel lacking proof or food manager certification Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 4, 2026 · At time of callback inspection no proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Jun 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Hermal Patel
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser not functioning needed batteries.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Nov 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, no license in current ownership name.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied Admin Complaint
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Not complied Admin Complaint
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Not complied. Admin Complaint
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Not com Admin Complaint
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Change of ownership, no license in current ownership name.
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink evidence by waste ice found inside.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with napkins stored on dry storage floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Oct 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Email operators written procedures-for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet soiled wiping cloth inside hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge Pedro O. lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. At dry storage, observed clean self-service utensils store on floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At kitchen area- observed wiping cloth in hands washing sink. Operator made a new sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning

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.