Holiday Inn Express and Suites

4400 Us 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

American

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express and Suites six times, with records going back to 2022. Holiday Inn Express and Suites was last inspected on Oct 20, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Sebring restaurants, the typical score is 74; Holiday Inn Express and Suites is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes under running water and place in drying rack without sanitation. Employee was redirected and filled sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes then placed in drying rack. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed open coffee/ tea filters stored open on top of rack over sink. Open to dust. Operator rebadged filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed upright cooler in kitchen butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding) , outer thermostat on cooler reading 32F. All TCS foods moved to another refrigerator and maintenance called for this unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed automatic dispenser not working and employee sanitizing in 0ppm water. Manager manually added sanitizer to 3compartment sink to correct to 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty wipe rag in handsink basin at kitchen. Manager removed to dirty laundry.

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed upright cooler in kitchen butter (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding) , outer thermostat on cooler reading 32F. Interior shows ice forming on condenser. All TCS foods moved to another refrigerator and maintenance called for this unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-11-5

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed kitchen employee engaged in open food prep and washing dishes with loose bangs.

13-02-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (44F - Cold Holding) ambient air of cooler at 44F, operator adjusted cooler temperature and will recheck in 30 minutes with a calibrated thermometer to assure the foods have cooled to 41F or below . **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of cup lids stored on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed to shelf. Box of single service baking sheets stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. individual butter (51F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (47F - Cold Holding) Observed items in reach-in at kitchen not at 41F or below. Food was received today. Checked cooling by leaving thermometer in unit.Reads 62F. Cooler not functioning not turning on. All foods recently received on truck moved to another cooler. See stop sale for items in cooler overnight. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pancake mix not on plan. Corrected by adding to plan. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Manager instructed employee to label,labels added. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 1/2 empty twist off drink in front of microwave oven in kitchen . Manager removed and retrained employee. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed canned gravy stored exposed to splash from garbage can. Observed coffee grounds on can. Operator moved to another location. Cans will be sanitized before use. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, small clamshell containers at cinnamon roll station.Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express and Suites on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express and Suites.

How does Holiday Inn Express and Suites compare to other restaurants in Sebring?

Holiday Inn Express and Suites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sebring average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express and Suites have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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