La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach

Last inspected:

7115 Coastal Palms Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has logged 18 inspections with 48 violations between September 2021 and October 2025, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection—well below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 4 inspections), employee health reporting failures, and food condition issues. A June 2025 inspection issued a warning after documenting 5 violations including a high-priority cooking temperature violation. The facility received one disciplinary action with $160 in fines. Fire safety violations for portable fire extinguishers in the kitchen were noted on two occasions (June 2025 and October 2025), with gauges found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on October 2, 2025 resulted in two separate dispositions: one callback marked complied and one routine inspection completed with no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
48Violations
0Closures
2Fire
$160in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach: Comparison to Bay County Averages

This Facility 2.7 violations / inspection 2.7 violations per inspection
Bay County Avg 3.13 violations / inspection 3.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Bay County Avg 0.17 closures / facility 0.17 county average

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $160.00

Disciplinary action history for La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
6--2015004968 $160.00 Dec 16, 2014 Fort Lauderdale

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen in recharge zone.

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher in kitchen, gauge in recharge zone.

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 4 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 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· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 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· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach last inspected?
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach are: Proper cooking temps, Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach had?
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach find?
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach was most recently inspected on October 2, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach ever been shut down?
No, La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
How much has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach been fined?
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Panama City Beach has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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