Holiday Inn Express

2861 Cinema Ridge, San Antonio, TX 78238

American

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Holiday Inn Express has been inspected six times since 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “observed dirty surfaces around the coffee dispensers” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Holiday Inn Express' 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

7-102.11

May 27, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)(2)

Observed that there were no Certified Food Managers (CFM) on site. There MUST always be a Certified Food Manager (CFM) on site during all hours of operation. They are responsible for directing the flow of the kitchen and being knowledgeable about food handling and safety. The inspector HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that the cook present today becomes a CFM so that any of them may leave for any of the following reasons: they go on vacation, they take sick days, or if they need to step out to perform a grocer

228.31(b)

Observed no physical or digital thermometer inside of the white refrigerator in the kitchen. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrated, accurate, easily accessible, easily readable, durable, and in good repair. The thermometer MUST be placed in the warmest part of the refrigerator (near the door where warm air goes in) so that food handlers can check if the cold hold is not working correctly (keeping the food

4-204.112(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Observed that the breakfast buffet line did NOT have signage that states: “Please grab a new, clean plate and utensils upon returning to the buffet line.” Buffet signage must be posted that meets the requirements of: 228.63(f)(2) Except as specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, self-service consumers may not be allowed to use soiled tableware, including single-service articles, to obtain additional food from the display and serving equipment. *** A card, sign or other effective means of

228.63(f)(2)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Observed that the white refrigerator did NOT have a physical thermometer inside of it. There was no digital thermometer seen on the outside either. The inspector instructed the staff to purchase physical thermometers and place them in each refrigerator, cold hold unit, and reach-in coolers. The thermometer should be placed near the door since it is warmer at the opening. Ensure all cold holds, coolers, refrigerators, mini fridges, freezers, and walk-in coolers have a thermometer that is calibrat

4-204.112(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11(B)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17(A)

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Permit Requirement, Prerequisite for Operation. Employee stated that no permit had been purchased and permit was unable to be procured. Establishment has failed to purchase valid permit for the fiscal year. A 10-day NOV is issued.

8-301.11.1

Permit holder responsibilities not met

8-304.11(K)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Toxic materials not properly labeled

7-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(C)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?

Across the inspection record, “observed dirty surfaces around the coffee dispensers” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in San Antonio?

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the San Antonio average of 84.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Holiday Inn Express inspected?

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

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