Holiday Inn Express

903 E Gulf To Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
American
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Lecanto average 94, so Holiday Inn Express is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open employee drink next to hand sink in kitchen area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
95
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips expired in 2017 **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Theresa **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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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 Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lecanto average of 94.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around zero violations 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.