Holiday Inn Express

127 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Fort Walton Beach sits at 96, putting Holiday Inn Express on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided: Apples on the breakfast buffet not individually wrapped. Employee wrapped. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-15-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched: Knives, forks, and spoons on the buffet were not placed with the handle up and the food contact surface down. Employee corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location: Amir Patel, expired 04/17/2023. Certificate not available. Inspector verified ion ServSave website. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express 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 inspected?

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

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