Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn Express has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Restaurants in St. Augustine average 81, so Holiday Inn Express is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager certification on site.
53A-07-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in the middle sink. No rinse or sanitizer being used on dishes.
16-13-5
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink had no sanitizer. Person in charge replaced sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment not using test strips to test chemicals.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink, watch and phone on/in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee and water stored on floor in dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
58
Apr 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no plans present on on base. Operator located plans, will adjust and send in to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator in process of submitting plans to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: After multiple extensions observed plans on hand but not yet submitted to plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-12-5
90
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Observed no proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed only two employees without certifications. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator requested time extension. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no plans present on on base. Operator located plans, will adjust and send in to plan review. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator in process of submitting plans to plan review. **Time Extended**
51-12-5
82
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At time of follow up inspection, establishment has been under remodel and the kitchen is not currently in use. Operator has enrolled for certified food manager course with ServSafe on 07/20/2022. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Person in charge cannot provide proof of CFM training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.
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 two times per year on average.
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