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La Quinta Inn and Suites

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15241 S 50th St, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04388

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

98
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 5, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Aug 7, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Dec 2, 2024 — Re-Inspection — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 1, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Dec 8, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jun 17, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jun 17, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended dusting and cleaning inside the overhead light.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

4th Consecutive Violation! At time of inspection, no certified food protection manager was on the premises. A CFPM must be on the premises at all times of food operations. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

2025

Dec 8, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. This is 3rd time violation.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Jul 1, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

2nd Repeat Violation. At time of inspection no certified food protection manager was present on the premises. Please have a CFPM present for the next inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

2024

Dec 2, 2024Re-Inspection1 coreA°

Re-inspection shared via email. Photo of thermometer received via email.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

Report shared via email. Please note that a re-inspection will take place 12/5/2024 for thermometers. If thermometers are obtained before re-inspection date, contact inspector.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with person in charge about obtaining food handlers for all staff that assist with breakfast. As well as maintaining water wells in hot holding unit for self service breakfast items.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no certified food protection manager present. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#36 — Thermometers Provided and AccuratePriority foundation4-302.12

Inspector's notes

Observed establishment not to have thermometer available. Discussed to person in charge about ordering one. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices

Aug 7, 2024Routine2 foundationB°

**Talked to staff about door sweeps, damaged walls, and surface coatings.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Observed no paper towels accessible at hand sink in the kitchen. Manager had them around the door out of reach. The shelf/dispenser was broken and removed. Talked to manager about replacing it. Ensure that paper towels are accessible at the hand sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed can of Hot Shot stored below the 3 compartment sink. Manager removed it. Talked to staff about removing any pest control products. Ensure that pest control products are only applied by someone with a pest control applicator license. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-202.11 - Priority Foundation: Restriction-Presence and Use

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCounty code (MCEHC)

2023

Oct 5, 2023Routine2 coreA°

OC inspection was conducted with the housekeeping supervisor, Misty B. The establishment is open and operating.Permit is approved.Manager / person in charge must be a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Please be advised that the person in charge must be a CFPM and presence on site at all operational hours. Food handlers must maintain food handler’s certifications.The establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and received 0 Priority violation and 0 Priority foundation violation and 2 core violations in this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the manager. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Award: Not Participating,Email Sent: CHECKED,Food Handler Cards: 2,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 5,Signer: Misty Bautista

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.15

Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected __ Noted exterior doors are missing door sweeps and / or weather stripping. Please provide to prevent entrance of pests. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-101.11

Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas __ Noted there are numerous areas with peeling paint, damaged dry walls in the dry storage and mop sink's area. Please repair and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →