Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum

3427 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

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Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 18, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-18: **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed only Food Manager certification is expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: Company is under going change of ownership. New Owners to take control this month. Will have new Certified Food Manager upon completion. Current Food service manager has online class scheduled. One time extension of 60 days per DBPR DM Timothy Dillon District 7.. **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-16: **Time Extended**

33-16-4

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed only Food Manager certification is expired. **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic zip loc bags inside hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee beverage inside standup reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator discarded beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12B-07-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples unwrapped for self service in bowl at buffet table.

08B-15-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor 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. Provided Operator with Clean up Form DBPR HR 5030-104 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting Agreement DBPR Form HR 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of bananas on floor of prep kitchen. Operator placed on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at hand washing sink in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on top of coffee machine. Operator covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-06-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer next to ready to eat biscuits. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed towels stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of styrofoam bowls stored on floor of kitchen area. Operator moved to counter during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected on top of coffee machine. Operator covered filters. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum?

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 & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum.

How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum 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 & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Myers East - the Forum is inspected around two times per year on average.

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