La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland
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1024 Lakeland Park Center Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland has accumulated 46 violations across 15 inspections dating to March 2021, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included consumer advisory failures, allergen awareness issues, handwashing procedure breaches, and improper hand and arm washing, appearing sporadically rather than as recurring patterns. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 documented 6 violations including high-priority consumer advisory and allergen awareness citations, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 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
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland last inspected?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Adequate lighting.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland had?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland find?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland was most recently inspected on February 19, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta Inn & Suites in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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 V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with La Quinta Inn & Suites. How we collect and verify this data.