Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CLEARWATER CENTRAL #0776

21338 US 19 N · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3728498
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13766991
DBPR license6216692

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – American cheese 52 F , yogurt 50 F in self service cooler under 3 1/2 hours . Employee moved food to freezer for quick chill down . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Soiled opener on prep table. Employee cleaned can opener **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at 75 F in restrooms. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Table top cooler at breakfast station with ice accumulation and ambient thermometer reading 50 F Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

#2Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee changed solution to sanitizer only **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 29, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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.