LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES, SARASOTA DOWNTOWN
1803 N TAMIAMI TRAIL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 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. Observed in the white reach in cooler in the kitchen: Butter chips (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been there for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed butter chips in a different reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for their triple sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 missing ceiling tiles in the dry storage area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents with black build up in the kitchen.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle for the women's restroom.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee bag stored over food in the dry storage area. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in the men's restroom.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened employee drink in the right side reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.