LAQUINTA INNS & SUITES

EHS observed moldy oranges in box on bottom shelf of prep table in main kitchen. Violation: Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. CA: Discarded moldy oranges.

EHS observed facility with expired CFSM certificate posted and no other certificates available. Violation: At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken. CA: Obtain by 03/28/26.

EHS observed facility without most recent inspection report posted. Violation: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: Print and post inspection report from today 01/28/26.

EHS observed single use utensils with food contact surface stored upward. Violation: Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. CA: EHS instructed PIC to flip items to protect the food contact surfaces.

EHS observed facility without test strips for sanitizer. Violation: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CA: EHS instructed PIC to obtain test strips for sanitizer used.

Observed CFSM posted with an expiration date of 12/6/24. EH advised PIC A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Facility is to obtain CFSM.

Observed the presence of dead roaches and what appeared to be frass in draw of cabinetry in main prep kitchen area (closest to 3C sink area). EH advised PIC Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC is to clean.

Observed single use utensils such as spoons and forks stored on breakfast bar with food contact surfaces upward with food contact surfaces exposed. EH advised PIC Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. Items flipped.

Observed opened boxes of single service cups stored directly on floor in main prep kitchen area. EH advised PIC single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. PIC is to move.

Observed facility without test strips for indicated chlorine sanitizer that is being used in main kitchen prep area. EH advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. EH spoke with PIC and strips are to be ordered.

EH observed wood cabinets in main kitchen prep area near 3C and under counter cabinets in breakfast serving area with possibly water damage and doors in disrepair. EH advised PIC All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC mentioned remodel of kitchen spaces. Note does reflect plan review may be needed if plumbing is changed or altered.

EHS observed lack of sanitizing solution for use in main kitchen 3C; PIC stated that bleach was available for use, but not used at time of inspection.

After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under subsection (6)(n).

EHS advised PIC to utilize bleach available in facility to sanitize wares in 3C.

EHS observed lack of latest inspection score posted in faclity.

1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

EHS advised PIC to post inspection in dining area or lobby for view.

EHS observed spoons at cereal station in dining area with spoons flipped with spoon bit up.

Single use articles should be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

EHS advised PIC to flip spoons in holding container to protect them from contamination.

EHS observed spills, stains and debris in cabinets, including: -leftmost cabinet in main bar area, bottom -second-rightmost cabinet in main bar area, bottom -3C cabinet, bottom

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

EHS advised PIC to clean out affected cabinets.

EHS observed swelling and water damage to cabinets in main kitchen under 3C, same to exterior cabinetry of 3C, and water damage sufficient to collapse interior of second-rightmost cabinet in main dining area.

All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

EHS advised PIC to have cabinetry repaired.

Violation: 1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. P Inspector note: EHS observed apples not protected by wrapping or other effective means to prevent contamination. Corrective action: PIC will have apples wrapped at all times of display for consumption.