La Quinta Inn and Suites Tampa USF
3701 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916619
96
out of 100
A
Grade A
Safety score 96 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 23, 2026 (2 weeks ago)
What drove the grade
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 23 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
2 violations found
- First visitOct 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Apples on front buffet for public consumption has no protective layer on apples.
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Box of bananas stored on floor in kitchen area.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.