Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

205 N Federal Hwy, Dania Beach, FL 33004

American

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Dania Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in continental reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed same **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink at 0ppm quaternary. Observed sanitizer solution bucket empty. **Warning**

22-43-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mini fridge in buffet station; butter packets (46F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) individual yogurt ( 46F cold holding ). Per operator, foods placed inside reach in cooler less than 2 hours . Observed foods overstocked in unit blocking air flow . Operator moved foods to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in mini fridge in buffet station. **Warning**

05-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in continental reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

14-69-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In mini fridge by buffet, MINI FRIDGE - individual butters (52F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); yogurts (52F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit overnight. See stop sale. Do not use unit until temperature can be maintained at 41F or lower. 2) in container on buffet, individual butters (62F - Cold Holding). Per employee placed on buffet at 6:00am. Items returned to cooler in kitchen. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up with no sanitizer (0ppm quaternary). **Warning**

22-43-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In mini fridge by buffet, MINI FRIDGE - individual butters (52F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); milk (53F - Cold Holding); yogurts (52F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items in unit overnight. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up incorrectly. Washing and rinsing only with rinse in third sink instead of sanitizer. **Warning**

16-13-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge at buffet missing ambient thermometer. Extra thermometer placed in unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

05-09-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet not individually wrapped. Reviewed proper procedures with manager. Apples removed to be wrapped. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-15-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm quaternary. Sanitizer empty at dispenser. Manager replaced sanitizer and remade to proper 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites.

How does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.

Has Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 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 Hotel & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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