La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville

908 Nw 69 Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32605

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Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville has been inspected six times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Observed: the cleanup kit was lacking the instructions and how to use. A cleanup poster was emailed and printed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license for this food service expired on 6-1-2024. Licenses were renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: lack of a time mark.

03F-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee stored over the prep area by the reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: the operator states he needs a choking poster, one was emailed to him. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: build up of splash drink over the juice nozzles.

23-03-4

May 21, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Quinta Inn and Suites Gainesville is inspected around two times per year on average.

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