Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral

1538 Cape Coral Parkway E, Cape Coral, FL 33904

American

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Cape Coral sits at 77, putting Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom. Educated operator on the importance of having hand wash sign. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on the importance of having closed receptacle for women. **Repeat Violation**

32-12-6

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

12B-13-4

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Boiled egg 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at buffet. Operator washed and wrapped apples. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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.

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with gray-like substance around reach in cooler gasket at self-serve buffet area.

23-03-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter pat 63F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator will be using time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Right side hand wash sink facing mirror in women's restroom.

31B-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator placed employee beverages on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral.

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

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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