LAQUINTA INN & SUITES TAMPA CENTRAL
3826 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33614 · 813-490-9090
Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 25
NOV 25
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3 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 500+ ppm, employee corrected sanitizer to 400ppm during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes 69F at 9:13am, placed inside Employee handwash sink to thaw at 7:15am cooled to 48F at 9:26am.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bag of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee removed potatoes during time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Expired for Adela.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Big of cooked potatoes thawing inside Employee handwash sink. Employee relocated into Reach in freezer.
May 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Biscuits stored in shopping bags in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated biscuits into a plastic container during time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Food stored on floor. Box of apples stored on prep room floor. Operator relocated apples to an approved location during time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in kitchen prep area. Employee cleaned microwave during time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw eggs stored over ready to eat food reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 100 ppm remade to 200 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee raw eggs stored over ready to eat food reach in cooler by kitchen entrance
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler Cream cheese 52 f held over night ambient temperature 52 f of reach in cooler by kitchen entrance 3/4 oz of cream cheese
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler Cream cheese 52 f held over night ambient temperature 52 f of reach in cooler by kitchen entrance 3/4 oz of cream cheese
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup holder stored in hand washing sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided for employees to sign
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee
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.