Holiday Inn Express & Suites

11262 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, the earliest from 2023. Holiday Inn Express & Suites was last inspected on Mar 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Holiday Inn Express & Suites is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee cup in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Oct 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Individual butters in frontline cooler at 51°, 50° , 50°. Placed **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee wiped down soiled frontline counters , then changed gloves without washing hands. **Warning**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee put on gloves without washing hands the handled food items in kitchen cooler. **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee entered into the kitchen, began work but did not wash hands. **Warning**

12A-16-4

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Customer walked small dog into dining room. (There currently is no doggy dining ordinance with city of Jacksonville. Consult local authorities for more details.)

35A-01-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service coffee filters stored under plumbing in kitchen cabinet.

25-05-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Opened bottle of Employee personal drink next to bags of bagels in kitchen cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled handles and top of Dish machine.

23-24-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Employee cell phone on Box of single service gloves in kitchen. Same box o single service gloves under paper towel dispenser.

25-06-4

May 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary ammonium test strips available. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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. No proof of any employee training available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bag of Frozen egg under towel dispenser. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Inadequate sneeze guard protection for cinnamon rolls and exposed apples at frontline buffet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: At todays callback : time needed to obtain adequate sneeze guard protection for cinnamon rolls at buffet. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: At callback: some apples wrapped, and some apples not adequately protected or wrapped at frontline buffet. **Admin Complaint**

08B-01-4

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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: At todays callback : no proof of any employee training available. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-08: At callback : Employee SAFESTAFF training expired and / or not completed. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

No. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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