La Quinta Inn
A°911 S 48th St, Tempe 85281
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04913
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
May 15, 2026RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed.
2025
Sep 3, 2025Routine2 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed time as a public health control requirements with PIC. Provided guidance documents via email.
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand drying provision available at the hand sink located in the warewashing room. Discussed the importance of providing a drying provision at all designated hand sinks with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed 3 chemical spray bottles containing clear and yellow liquids without any identifying labels on the spray bottle. Per PIC, the chemical spray bottle contains sanitizer and window cleaner. PIC labeled the bottles at the time of inspection with the common names of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Apr 11, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.Operator had refrigerator serviced. Refrigerator was operating at 33.2'F via min/max thermometer at time of inspection. PIC was unable to gain access to invoice files, but manager will provide them via email.
Apr 2, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
A reinspection will occur on or prior to 4/11/2025 to verify the correction of Violation #33.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Main 2-door standing refrigerator in the kitchen is still not operating. Establishment is using alternative refrigerators to cold-hold TCS food products for their breakfast buffet. A work order was submitted and the unit will be serviced by Friday (4/4), per PIC. A reinspection will occur on or prior to 4/11/2025 to verify the correction of Violation #33.
Inspector's notes
Observed main two-door refrigerator in the kitchen area operating with an ambient internal temperature of 51'F via min/max thermometer. Discussed cold-holding requirements for equipment with PIC. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on 04/11/2025 to verify the correction. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
Mar 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
A reinspection will occur on 04/01/2025 to verify the correction of Violation #33.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper food/utensil storage with PIC.A reinspection will occur on 04/01/2025 to verify the correction of Violation #33.
Inspector's notes
Observed the following TCS food items stored in the main two-door refrigerator in the kitchen area: Milk(50'F), and commercially packaged scrambled eggs(51'F). Refrigerator's internal ambient temperature was measured at 51'F via min/max thermometer (see violation #33). PIC was unsure of when the food was placed in the unit after prep hours, no longer than 1.5 hours. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed main two-door refrigerator in the kitchen area operating with an ambient internal temperature of 51'F via min/max thermometer. Discussed cold-holding requirements for equipment with PIC. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. A reinspection will occur on 04/01/2025 to verify the correction. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2024
Oct 8, 2024Routine1 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed four chemical spray bottles containing a blue, yellow, and purple liquids without any identifying labels on the spray bottle. Per PIC, the labels are on order from supplier. PIC labeled the bottle at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
Apr 11, 2024RoutinecleanA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed cleaning frequency of Ice Machines with PIC.No food prep occurring at time of inspection. Facilities inspection conducted. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager >>> Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection.Report emailed to PIC.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. 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)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Cici Alvarez
2023
Dec 11, 2023Routine1 coreA°
New owner re-inspection with manager, StacyEmailed report to Lizbeth.All fruit must be purchase prewashed (apples) if not, then an NSF approved food prep sink will need to be provided with hot and cold water, indirectly drained to floor sink. Discussed possible options at time of inspection.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA ML,Signer: 0
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 1. In warewashing room, repair ceiling and repaint with semi or high gloss paint. 2. In warewashing room, remove caulk on right side of 3 comp sink and re-caulk. :
Nov 14, 2023Routine2 coreA°
New owner re-inspection with manager, Lizbeth. Emailed report to Lizbeth.All fruit must be purchase prewashed (apples) if not, then an NSF approved food prep sink will need to be provided with hot and cold water, indirectly drained to floor sink. Discussed possible options at time of inspection.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly upstream of RO filter system. RP will need a drain cup that is drained to hub drain at hand wash sink drain. OR RO system will need to be removed. 2. Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for all water fed drink machines. Must be plastic or stainless if fed by RO system. :
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 3. In warewashing room, repair ceiling and repaint with semi or high gloss paint. 4. In warewashing room, remove caulk on right side of 3 comp sink and re-caulk. 5. In warewashing room, seal all holes.6. In food storage area, move food from data room and store in same room as other foods. 6. Ensure restroom door is self-closing. 7. Provide u-shaped toiled seat in restroom area. :
Oct 4, 2023Routine2 coreA°
FD-23-04913. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection. Re-inspection scheduled for November 8 @ 10am.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.New owner inspection with manager, Lizbeth. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Emailed report to Lizbeth.All fruit must be purchase prewashed (apples) if not, then an NSF approved food prep sink will need to be provided with hot and cold water, indirectly drained to floor sink. Discussed possible options at time of inspection.A certified food manager is required at time of approval. If not already obtained, please obtain your certified food manager certificate from an ANSI approved testing company. All other food handlers must obtain ANSI approved food handler certificates. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Lizbeth M
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained 1. Provide an ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly upstream of RO filter system. RP will need a drain cup that is drained to hub drain at hand wash sink drain. 2. Provide an ASSE 1022 dual check valve for all water fed drink machines. Must be plastic or stainless if fed by RO system. :
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability 3. In warewashing room, repair ceiling and repaint with semi or high gloss paint. 4. In warewashing room, remove caulk on right side of 3 comp sink and re-caulk. 5. In warewashing room, seal all holes. 6. In food storage area, move food from data room and store in same room as other foods. 7. In food storage area, enclose duct work above food storage. 8. In food storage area, Seal all holes around duct work. 9. Ensure restroom door is self-closing. 10. Provide u-shaped toiled seat in restroom area. :
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 →