What is LA Quinta Inn & Suites's health inspection score?

LA Quinta Inn & Suites has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Quinta Inn & Suites last inspected?

LA Quinta Inn & Suites was last inspected on November 17, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Quinta Inn & Suites have?

LA Quinta Inn & Suites has 50 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Quinta Inn & Suites safe to eat at?

LA Quinta Inn & Suites has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Quinta Inn & Suites serve?

LA Quinta Inn & Suites serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Quinta Inn & Suites

Name: LA Quinta Inn & Suites
Address: 2421 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 54

2421 WALNUT HILL LN, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/17/2023

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American•North Dallas

Ranked #338 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Nov 17, 2023

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 51/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (54/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Nov 2019

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2020

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Apr

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Feb 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

May 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Inspection History

9 records on file

9 Routine

Nov 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCETS FROM SINKS.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return−2
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
DAL-3*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-6*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-7*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−17 pts

May 23

Routine InspectionScore: 91

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
DAL-2*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return−2
DAL-3*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
DAL-4*47 Other Violations−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-5*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-6*29 Food thermometers--small diameter probe−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 22

Routine InspectionScore: 87

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
KITCHEN SINK

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-2*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return−2
DAL-3*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK
DAL-4*47 Operate with a lapsed permit−2
WARNING! Apply for new Food Establishment ( FOOD)) permit, due to change of ownership, from 320 E. Jefferson Blvd, Room 118 within 24 hours. Please bring sales tax permit, articles of INC., certificate of occupancy and application fees for Food Establishment ( FOOD) permit. **PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTION FROM BUILDING INSPECTOR REGARDING ALL STRUCTURE & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT. CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR INSTRUCTION, NUMBER: 214/948-4480
DAL-5*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM KITCHEN WALL
DAL-6*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-8*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
KITCHEN LIGHTS

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 22

Routine InspectionScore: 97

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 21

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*6 Discard PHF is exceeds time/temp combinations−5
REMOVE ALL EXPIRED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM COOLERS, i.e. YOGURT.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-2*31 Individual, disposable towels−2
PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE CLEAN SOAP TO MEN'S ROOM.
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST."

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 96

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-1*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
KITCHEN
DAL-2*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-3*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN" A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request ."

Base deductions−6 pts

Apr 20

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-3*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY
DAL-4*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container−5
SOAP IN CUP

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*26 Consumer Advisory--salad bar or buffet --- use of clean tableware to return−2
DAL-2*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-5*21 A establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitin−2
DAL-6*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
PANCAKE MIX
DAL-7*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN" A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request "
DAL-8*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 19

Routine InspectionScore: 94

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
DAL-3*47 Handwashing signage−2
DAL-4*39 Store all equipment & utensil covered or inverted−2

Base deductions−8 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 85

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-2*19 One Inch Air Gap−5
Ice maker
DAL-3*09 Consumer self-service ready-to-eat food provided with suitable utensils that protect food from c−5
Missing sneeze gaurds

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*43 Ventilation hood-prevent grease dripping−2
Missing
DAL-5*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
DAL-6*29 Cold/hot hold unit thermometer easily viewable−2
DAL-7*33 Warewashing sinks and drain boards, self-draining.−2
DAL-8*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2

Base deductions−22 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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