LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
4686 LENOIR AVE S, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-296-0703
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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MAR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash and rinse soiled equipment and then removing equipment's from sanitizer solution in sink without washing hands. Discussed with employee on proper technique
Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix (51F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Was placed there from buffet area after breakfast. Employee stated was prepared day before and stored in reach in cooler overnight but place at buffet area with ice pack this morning. Left overs are placed back in reach in cooler after breakfast. Discussed placing this item on Time and added to paperwork
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: 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 https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator under new ownership as of 1 month ago. New ownership is JTB HOTEL GROUP LLC and validated information with property appraiser and new owner Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on wall over boxes of coffee Priority: Basic
Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored unprotected on counter top. Employee place in bag Priority: Basic
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to condiments under counter in kitchen area. Employee properly stored
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 with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided At employees unisex restroom in housekeeping laundry area
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. Operator has 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of employee training
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Two ceiling tiles in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back of unit in small glass reach in cooler in buffet area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door upright reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler is soiled in kitchen area
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.