La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa

Last inspected:

3701 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

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

Overview

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa USF is a permanent food service facility at a hotel in Tampa with a seating capacity of 2. Over 12 inspections spanning from 2016 to December 2024, the facility recorded 35 total violations, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection — notably below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 4 inspections, including employee health policy violations in 2018, employee health reporting and management awareness violations in 2019, and allergen awareness violations in 2021 and 2022. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone documented in 2016 and a marked exit/path blocked in 2018, the latter corrected on-site. The most recent inspection on December 5, 2024 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" with 2 violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
37Violations
0Closures
3Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 2.8 violations / inspection 2.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.73 violations / inspection 5.73 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-04-19: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In boiler room. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-04-20: **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In boiler room.

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa last inspected?
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Allergen awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa had?
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa find?
La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
Yes, La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa Usf in Tampa operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: La Quinta Inn #977 (2016-2018).

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