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LAQUINTA INN

3800 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3421808
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8633321
DBPR license1622384

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 51F and butter at 53F, not date marked. As per operator not sure when place in cooler. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed waffle mix in dispenser at 53F. As per operator waffle mix was made 3 hours prior to inspection. Observed milk at 51F and butter at 53F, not date marked. As per operator not sure when place in cooler. Operator disposed of waffel mix, milk, and butter**Warning** **Warning**

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Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed butter and milk not date marked. As per operator, unsure of when placed in cooler. **Warning**

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#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used to clean juice drain in kitchen area. **Warning**

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#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at kitchen area. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on premises. **Warning**

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#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottles with no common name in kitchen area. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint. **Warning**

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#2Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve cups and bowls not inverted in kitchen area. **Warning**

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#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer bucket throughout. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.