LA QUINTA INN & SUITES CLEARWATER SOUTH

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer to sink. Measuring 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired on 3/17/2026. Warning

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives in kitchen next to microwaves. Operator removed from kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jayesh Chauhan CFM expired on 02-19-2025. Only CFM employed at establishment. Warning

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of Birth missing in Food Handler training Certification for Beatris Lucas. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jeff Baker expired training on 09-26-2021. Warning

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen. Warning

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Warning

High Priority - Observed: Container of medicine improperly stored. -first aid kit with medicinal items next to food served to the public in cupboard above three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning Priority: High Priority

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) Items was not held out for more than 4 hours Discussed Time as a public health control form or icing properly with operator during time of inspection. Warning Priority: High Priority

Intermediate - Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Observed: Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. -at three compartment sink Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest in dry storage area Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -refrigerator in dry storage area Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of juice station nozzles have accumulation of juice residue Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -employee beverage in refrigerator in kitchen area Warning Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters in kitchen area not covered -to-go containers boxes on floor in dry storage area Repeat Violation Warning Priority: Basic

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs over bagels and boiled eggs in refrigerator Discussed proper hierarchy with operator Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cream cheese(46 - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47 - Cold Holding) Refrigerator gasket torn and is not allowing food to cool down quickly Discussed moving items to another cooler Operator began moving items to another cooler during time of inspection. Items were not held out of temp for 4 hours Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Wazeer Ali 11/18/2016 Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. -box with coffee on floor in pantry Warning

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -hole in wall at coffee machine Warning

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -coffee filters in pantry not covered -box with plastic cups on floor in pantry Warning