Holiday Inn Express

7474 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sneeze guard too high .

08B-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at buffet

08B-15-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Storage shelves

14-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates and bowls at buffet

25-06-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives at buffet

25-02-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copies.

53B-09-4

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 form and employees signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on the counter next to triple sink.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones. On the counter next to triple sink and n top of chest freezer.

40-06-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind chest freezer

36-24-5

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Self-service buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards. Needs to be lowered.

08B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage gravy (127F - Hot Holding). On buffet less than 4 hours. Provided time control forms.

03B-01-6

11-26-1

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Refrigerator at buffet area

05-09-4

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four 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 two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

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

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around five 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 two times per year on average.

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