Holiday Inn Express & Suites

4500 Lakeland Park Drive, Lakeland, FL 33809
American
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express & Suites four times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Holiday Inn Express & Suites squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink in kitchen, employee removed utensils from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed cup of coffee in kitchen, employee moved cup and placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
86
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters unprotected, manager placed in covered area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
95
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites 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 & Suites 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express & Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.