La Quinta Inn and Suites

250 Prime Outlet Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501900

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.High priority · no follow-up needed · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 10 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 1 basic
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitAug 10, 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.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.

      All creamers are dated 8.4.26. Today is 8.10.26.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      Missing in the kitchen. Paper towels won't dispense.

      Repeat violation

    Basic1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Chest freezer has ice buildup.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Handwash sinks and supplies1