Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn Express & Suites has six inspections in the public record. Holiday Inn Express & Suites was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Holiday Inn Express & Suites trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right side reach-in freezer, case of raw sausage links stored over open case of egg omelettes. Operator moved sausage to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In kitchen area, employee washed and rinsed knife, them placed in knife block without sanitizing knife. Operator spoke to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's restroom, paper towels not dispensing. Operator changed batteries to fix. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. Soap supplied during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen area, wood knife block in use.
14-55-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine not in use, interior soiled with debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash and leaves on ground in enclosure.
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At buffet reach-in cooler, no ambient thermometer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of door on ice machine soiled, ice machine not in use. At buffet coffe machines, plates above nozzles soiled with residue.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At buffet line, single service plates not inverted. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
43
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In lower cabinet by sinks, unlabeled spray bottle. Employee stated she is not sure what is in bottle, she discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open with trash inside. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of ice machine door soiled. Ice machine currently not in use. At buffet, pate above nozzles on juice dispenser has build up. Employee cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At hallway storage shelf, employee drink on shelf with single service items. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In hallway to kitchen, pipe glue and Lysol spray on shelf over togo bags. Employee had items moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. spray bottle (benzenesulfonic)- no test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has high temp dish machine, no testing device available. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last report.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet, plate above nozzles on juice dispenser has build up. Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both lids open with bagged trash.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At hallway to kitchen, mop stored in mop bucket wringer.
42-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
55
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in two compartment sink in kitchen.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for sanitizer bucket.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Only hand washing sink available is inoperable. Establishment is waiting for parts to repair broken pipe. Maintenance states parts should be arriving today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available for high temperature dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
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. Employee states she washes dishes in two compartment sink and sink is not properly completing all three steps of proper ware washing. Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple yellow wiping cloths on counter in kitchen.
21-12-4
58
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
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 Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites.
How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower 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 eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Holiday Inn Express & Suites means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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