Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
52
Score
Across the available record, Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 7, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of sausage patties (128F - Hot Holding) stored in the insulated hot box in kitchen. Operator states all hot food will be served or discarded within 4 hours of breakfast time frame. Recommended to put in time control written procedure.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer tested 500+ ppm quaternary ammonia in three-compartments sink. Operator diluted with water. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A scrubbing pad stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. The employee couldn't locate the written procedure due to general manager not on duty at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
52
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: Manager couldn't locate the certificates at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in back kitchen **Warning**
31A-09-4
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
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above prep table on cookline **Warning**
12B-07-4
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm of quaternary in three compartment sink set up, corrected , 300 ppm of quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-43-4
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee wiping hands on wiping cloth , inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
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. Opened container of milk held over 24 hrs not date marked . **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking employee hand wash sink in kitchen prep area . Corrected, employee moved garbage cam at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at employee hand wash sink in kitchen prep area . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Employee eating and drinking in kitchen prep area .
12B-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: Employee haired over 60 days no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Three compartment sink sink not set up in correct order , corrected, three compartment sink set as Wash, Rinse and Sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-12: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point.
How does Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn / Express -Rocky Point is inspected around two times per year on average.
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