LA QUINTA INN & SUITES #988
3530 SW 36TH AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from kitchen hand washing sink. Employee stated battery had been in counter waffle maker for three hours. Employee placed waffle batter in reach-in freezer to 41F. Manager stated going forward waffle batter would be held using time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee purse stored on kitchen hand washing sink. Employee moved purse during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Employee provided soap and hand towels.
Basic 3
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches in glue trap on kitchen counter. Employee discarded glue trap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep counter across from three compartment sink.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen light fixture in front of door to dining area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:30 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.