Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South

180 Fenway Dr, DeLand, FL 32724
American
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for DeLand restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler yogurt (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding)less than four hours . Operator lowered thermostat. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
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. 10 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . **Warning**
14-69-4
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some 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 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
51-18-6
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 50F at buffet table for 30 minutes. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Chlorine 10 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over muffins in kitchen reach in cooler, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Baking trays stored in kitchen hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
39
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter reach in cooler cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pats of butter (46F - Cold Holding)/2.5 hours . Operator placed ice.
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South.

How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South compare to other restaurants in DeLand?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the DeLand average of 72.

Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South 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 & Suites-Deland South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express & Suites-Deland South is inspected around two times per year on average.