Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee

3101 Hwy 441 S, Okeechobee, FL 34974

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

Among Okeechobee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. New employee signed form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal frozen drink in silver reach in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon working with bacon employee did not have hair net on. Employee secured hair. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee S.C 2/2025

53B-14-5

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (62F - Cold Holding) on buffet. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. butter (62F - Cold Holding) on buffet. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in unisex restroom. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

11-26-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach in freezer. Operator segregated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator states paper towels are on order. Operator placed some additional paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.

16-37-1

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Buffet cover repaired with tape. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. The plexiglass display is broken at the buffet table.

14-10-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of coffee maker soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Top of counter top at milk cooler on buffet not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind the Self Cooking center as well is soiled.

36-01-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair top of buffet chauffeur with tape.

14-11-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched at buffet the knives, were not presented correctly. Operator removed and presented correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-02-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable buffet covers cracked. **Repeat Violation**

14-47-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee.

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

Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Okeechobee average of 81.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee inspected?

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

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