Days Inn

124 E Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034

Other

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Days Inn stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Days Inn's latest score of 70 sits above the Florida City average of 66. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no manager certificate; Don Terjieff. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of paper bowls on floor of kitchen. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in cooler. **Warning**

14-33-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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

16-37-1

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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. **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 was provided and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

16-37-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened soda stored above juices.

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of cups stored on the floor at the kitchen.

25-05-4

Basic - Customer personal items ( food) stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed beef inside that reach in freezer stored next to freezer juices. I advised person in charge they need to separate and label the customer's food.

40-06-5

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Days Inn?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Days Inn.

How does Days Inn compare to other restaurants in Florida City?

Days Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is higher than the Florida City average of 66.

Has Days Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Days Inn have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Days Inn 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 Days Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Days Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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