LAQUINTA INN
9202 N 30 ST, Tampa FL 33612 · 813-586-2365
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
4 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ceiling in kitchen area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026027609 | Apr 8, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on ceiling in kitchen area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach droppings on wall next to microwave.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roach on kitchen floor. 8 dead roaches on window seal in kitchen area. 8 dead roaches in storage area. 1 dead roach in hallway behind kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath cabinets housing buffet in lobby area. 7 live roaches on compressor of refrigerator in back hallway. 1 live roaches on side of refrigerator in kitchen area. 2 live roaches behind refrigerator. 2 live roach on wall behind refrigerator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches found underneath cabinets in housing buffet. 1 dead roach between refrigerators and hallway. 9 dead roach in hallway behind kitchen. 16 dead roaches behind refrigerator in back hallway. 14 dead roach on kitchen floor. 6 dead roaches on top of refrigerator. Approximately 40 dead roaches in piles behind refrigerators.
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples on buffet are not wrapped in plastic or have any other protective covering.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach underneath cabinets housing buffet in lobby area. 7 live roaches on compressor of refrigerator in back hallway. 1 live roaches on side of refrigerator in kitchen area. 2 live roaches behind refrigerator. 2 live roach on wall behind refrigerator.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 15 dead roaches found underneath cabinets in housing buffet. 1 dead roach between refrigerators and hallway. 9 dead roach in hallway behind kitchen. 16 dead roaches behind refrigerator in back hallway. 14 dead roach on kitchen floor. 6 dead roaches on top of refrigerator. Approximately 40 dead roaches in piles behind refrigerators.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 49 ( - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (46F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 9:52am SECOND TEMP 10:15 43F Discussed with operator on having maintenance look at cooler.Operator called maintenance to look at fridge across from dry storage in kitchen. OPERATOR PLACED IN FREEZER TO QUICK CHILL
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Discussed with operator on writing times for buffet items.
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. Provided operator education packet containing clean up procedure. Operator printed clean up procedure at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No thermometer upon request, discussed with operator.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator education packet containing choking poster. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler soiled. Exterior of coffee machine, near nozzle.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 45 F, butter 47 F in reach in cooler, advise operator to turn down temperature on cooler across from dry storage.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 Compartment Sink tested 500+ppm Quaternary ammonia, operator remade tested 200ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Rohan Patel.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled.
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.