La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota
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1803 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34234Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
La Quinta Inn and Suites in Sarasota Downtown operates a small hotel food service facility with 18 inspections on record between January 2021 and July 2025, documenting 63 total violations and averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on allergen awareness (cited in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), and employee health reporting (2 inspections). The most recent inspection on July 9, 2025 documented 10 violations and was completed with no further action required; a prior inspection on September 18, 2024 prompted a Warning Issued disposition after citing two high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota last inspected?
- La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 9, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota are: Clean multi-use utensils, Allergen awareness, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota had?
- La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota find?
- La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota was most recently inspected on July 9, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta Inn and Suites, Sarasota Downtown in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- 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.
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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).
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