La Quinta Inn and Suites #969
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
74
Score
La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Observed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wash and rinse soiled equipment and then removing equipment's from sanitizer solution in sink without washing hands. Discussed with employee on proper technique
12A-13-4
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Waffle mix (51F - Cold Holding), stored in reach in cooler in kitchen. Was placed there from buffet area after breakfast. Employee stated was prepared day before and stored in reach in cooler overnight but place at buffet area with ice pack this morning. Left overs are placed back in reach in cooler after breakfast. Discussed placing this item on Time and added to paperwork **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
74
May 23, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https:// www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Operator under new ownership as of 1 month ago. New ownership is JTB HOTEL GROUP LLC and validated information with property appraiser and new owner **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Box stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored unprotected on counter top. Employee place in bag **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
Basic - Observed: Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper on wall over boxes of coffee Priority: Basic
35B-02-4
64
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored next to condiments under counter in kitchen area. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee provided At employees unisex restroom in housekeeping laundry area **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 1 employee hired over 60 days with no proof of employee training
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Two ceiling tiles in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in back of unit in small glass reach in cooler in buffet area **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Double door upright reach in cooler gasket soiled in kitchen area
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of double door reach in cooler is soiled in kitchen area
22-16-4
50
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Whole fruit apples at buffet area not wrapped and also no utensils provided
08B-15-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Single ceiling tile in kitchen near ware washing area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Single ceiling tile in kitchen with water damage
36-32-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In small glass reach in cooler in buffet area
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In both glass small reach in cooler at buffet area and in kitchen area upright reach in cooler
05-09-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Quinta Inn and Suites #969?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Quinta Inn and Suites #969.
How does La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Quinta Inn and Suites #969's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn and Suites #969 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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