Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport

1500 Se 17 St Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

American

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed veggie omelet (122F - Hot Holding) at buffet line. Per operator, food held out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. Operator reheat foods to 169F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in kitchen. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rags stored inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Tanya Milkova 7/17/2019 expired.

53A-03-7

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

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 - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

11-07-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport.

How does Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport 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 Cruise - Airport inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Cruise - Airport is inspected around three times per year on average.

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