Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Arcadia sits at 77, putting Holiday Inn Express on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
64
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of cleaning product stored in front of handsink at kitchen. Operator removed. Plug inserted in drain line at handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed container for in use tongs used by customers on breakfast bar broken with multiple pieces missing. **Warning**
14-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added hadtowels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Rosie Aiken employees for 6 months per GM with no proof of approved employee food safety training. GM states she trains them herself from printouts off website. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Inspector provided handout via email during inspection to GM. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee/tea filters stored open on counter. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wet wipe cloths stored with items used on breakfast bar on dry shelving in kitchen. Operator removed to dirty laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-14-4
Basic - Wiping cloth and dishwash sanitizing solution other than plain chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not used according to label instructions. Observed low splash chlorine being used as sanitizer in kitchen. Operator located correct chlorine in housekeeping. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-45-1
32
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illness was available. Inspector resent the form to operator email. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided employees read and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tea filter holder for coffee dispenser stored beside and touching handsink basin at kitchen. Operator removed to dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters open on counter not protected. Operator put filters back in protective sleeve. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medicine stored with individual packages of condiments in cabinet at kitchen. First aid kit stored beside belts (food contact surface)to pancake machine in drawer. Moved all to a separate drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee plastic filter piece from coffee maker stored on handsink. Employee moved to dirty dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form given to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no conveniently located trash can for handsink.
33-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of brown sugar and container of cinnamon with no label of common name. Employee discarded product put containers through dishwash. They no longer use these items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed coffee dispenser for buffet stored beside handsink in splash zone.
24-27-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Holiday Inn Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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