Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
70
Score
Holiday Inn Express appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Holiday Inn Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; cream cheese (59F-ambient); butter (62F- ambient ). Per operator all items stored at front counter. Operator moved all items to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has time marks for butter and cream cheese, no written plan. Provided operator time as public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
70
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Whole apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Operator wrapped whole apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used to store water jar. Operator removed water jar **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 - 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor at prep area. Operator removed oil container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 00ppm, not at proper minimum strength. Operator discontinued to use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up Triple Sink (Quaternary - 100ppm) sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - 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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
64
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed milk 60°F(Cold Holding) and yogurt 59°F(Cold Holding) on cart near the reach in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on containers of milk inside the reach in cooler. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ham thawing at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above the three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Expired quaternary test kit. Expired 03/15/2019.
16-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the prep table. Operator placed wet cloth inside sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf next to the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up on the table in front of the window.
24-18-4
74
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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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 Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Holiday Inn Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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