La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater
Last inspected:
5000 Lake Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South averaged 4.9 violations per inspection across 18 inspections between November 2022 and March 2026, performing at the statewide average. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including food contact surface violations (cited in at least 6 inspections), consumer advisory violations (4 inspections), handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations (3 inspections), and shell stock requirement violations (2 inspections). In December 2022, an inspection documented employee health reporting violations and handwashing procedure failures alongside shell stock and time-control violations, resulting in a warning. An administrative complaint was recommended following a November 2022 routine inspection that cited improper cooking temperatures, time-as-control violations, and allergen awareness failures. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 found one high-priority food contact surface violation and one basic consumer advisory violation; the facility complied and the call back was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater last inspected?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater had?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater find?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta Inn & Suites Clearwater South in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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