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Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral

995 Shorewood Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
American
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral has been inspected nine times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Cape Canaveral restaurants, the typical score is 76; Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks and jackets on shelves with food
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at buffet area cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter packets (53F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 12 in breakfast buffet area. 5 in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of boxes on hand wash sink
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils at self service area market next to front desk
25-02-4
47
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on breakfast buffet line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); butter packets (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No certificate for Bill
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at breakfast buffet butter packets (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed and wrapped apples stored in original shipping container
08B-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Case of butter packets stored on bottom shelf in employee food reach in cooler
08B-49-4
52
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Oven in kitchen leaks from seams during self cleaning causing water to pool on shelf below and the floor
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in kitchen beneath oven
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirring sticks at coffee bar are not stored in a manner to protect from contamination.
25-09-4
70
Oct 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw bacon over milk in reach in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with signage **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral?

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 Cape Canaveral.

How does Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral compare to other restaurants in Cape Canaveral?

Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Canaveral average of 76.

Has Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral 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 Cape Canaveral inspected?

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

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