Holiday Inn Express

5627 E Hwy 22, Panama City, FL 32404

American

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Holiday Inn Express stretching back to 2022. Holiday Inn Express was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Panama City restaurant, which scores around 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Left a copy. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, above the buffet line. **Repeat Violation**

36-32-5

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jun 25, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in the dining area and buffet area.

36-32-5

Basic - Cardboard boxes used in the storage room or when heavily soiled, needs to be removed.

36-06-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 19, 2024

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 18, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.barry stirratl

53A-01-7

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed evidence of 10 dead roaches in the following locations: 2 dead roaches behind door against the wall in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches behind reach in freezer next to the hand sink in the kitchen. 4 dead roaches inside the cabinet below the oven in the kitchen. Observed employee cleaning up all dead roaches. **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rupal Bhakta. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Observed no proof of food manager certification. Manager stated that food manager certification class is scheduled for 2-22-24. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Rupal Bhakta. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk held over 24 hours not date marked. Manager removed items and trash the milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bag of pan cake mix inside the employee hand sink. Employee removed items from the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Panama City?

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City average of 83.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

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

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