Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Warning

LAQUINTA

3301 ULMERTON RD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33762

Restaurant history →

Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3336464
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355722
DBPR license6216665

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
MEMBER-ONLY COMPARISON

See what changed since the last inspection.

Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.

Unlock comparison

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet counter at 8:40am a. butter packets (67F – Cold Holding); b. milk (51F – Cold Holding) Operator discarded items. Discussed time as a public health control as a option **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. Will email employee hand wash sign DBPR 5030-111 **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic25-22-4

Basic – Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single-serve gloves next to hand wash sink in dining room is exposed to splash. Operator moved gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from three-compartment sink faucet. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.