La Quinta East in Lakeland
Last inspected:
4315 Lakeland Park Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
LA QUINTA EAST in Lakeland has 11 inspections on record between October 2019 and March 2026, with 20 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.8 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. Allergen awareness violations appeared in 3 inspections, and hand washing violations in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 found 6 violations including two allergen awareness citations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta East in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
La Quinta East in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Quinta East in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta East in Lakeland last inspected?
- La Quinta East in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta East in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta East in Lakeland are: Allergen awareness, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta East in Lakeland had?
- La Quinta East in Lakeland has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta East in Lakeland find?
- La Quinta East in Lakeland was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Quinta East in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta East in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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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