Holiday Inn Express Clearwater

2580 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765

American

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express Clearwater appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Clearwater restaurants, the typical score is 79; Holiday Inn Express Clearwater is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting stained board on reach in cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting on reach in deli cooler. Green cutting board stored on prep table next to reach in cooler.

14-09-4

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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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. Manager printed procedure . **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on next to container of honey on shelf in back kitchen. Manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior bottom area with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen

14-33-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at buffet . Manager added thermometer the the front area of cooler **Corrected On-Site**

05-11-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 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. - butter packets 50 F, hard boiled eggs 50 F in triple door cooler in back kitchen - Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated food to a working cooler . Maintenance called and in process of service **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in back kitchen area . Employee relocated boxes **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles ( coffee filters ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination in back kitchen . Manager placed coffee filters in a plastic bag **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter packets 69 F - placed butter in freezer quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - turkey sausage 93 F - employee reheated sausage - recheck 186 F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables ( box of oranges ) stored with ready-to-eat food ( bags of bagels ) in triple door cooler - manager rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Clearwater last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Clearwater on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Clearwater?

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

How does Holiday Inn Express Clearwater compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Holiday Inn Express Clearwater most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express Clearwater 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater inspected?

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

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