Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Port St. Lucie facility scores 81, putting Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salamander - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm reran tube was not in bucket properly 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked ham **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, garlic in oil, liquid eggs, liquid egg whites, bacon **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50f cold holding , garlic in oil 49f cold holding , egg whites 50f cold holding, liquid eggs 50f cold holding , bacon 50f cold holding , **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salamander
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Next to walk-in cooler behind ice machine
36-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
29-49-6
43
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Mixer head heavily soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage area next to door.
36-03-4
Basic - Heavy accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Hood filters in disrepair from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Tin foil on sheet pan torn. Recommend to change on a daily basis.
25-32-4
Basic - To go cups stored on floor.
25-05-4
61
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu not marked. Staff is correcting menu during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink for ice
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty
22-02-4
Basic - Hood filter damaged from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning mix. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sliced 49f cold holding , coleslaw 49f cold holding , butter 49f cold holding , Placed foods in walk in freezer and are dropping and most down to temperature 2nd temperature butter 35f cold holding , coleslaw 37f cold holding , sliced cheese 35f cold holding , melon 50f cold holding , **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand up cooler near fryer ambient temperature 48f
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up cooler next to fryer
29-49-6
64
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer not dispensing. Employee fixed and is now dispensing 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of salamander, under grill on shelf
23-03-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie.
How does Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie 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 Port St Lucie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express Port St Lucie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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