Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Holiday Inn Express & Suites has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no plan review submitted” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Largo restaurants, the typical score is 75; Holiday Inn Express & Suites is comfortably above that bar. 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
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Inspection from 2/11/2025 list remodel of kitchen area. Plans on files do not match current kitchen layout. Per plans on file , triple sink and hand wash sinks have been relocated . Ice machine removed . Self cooking center equipment, microwave , table top oven and brewing station in back kitchen area . Mop sink is located in laundry room as plan on file indicate . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Soiled fruit drink nozzle area at buffet station . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per plans on file , buffet area has changed , no hand wash sink in this area , triple sink and hand wash sinks have been relocated . Ice machine removed . Self cooking center equipment, microwave , table top oven and brewing station in back kitchen area . Mop sink is located in laundry room as plan on file indicate . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager
05-08-4
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 53 F, yogurt 54 F placed in cooler 2 hours previously - manager relocated food to working cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Butter at 58 F , yogurt 53 F , chocolate milk 51 F , milk 48 F , cream cheese 59 F placed in cooler at approximately 5:00 am no temperatures taken this morning **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Mop sink removed from kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Admin Complaint**
29-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair in self service area . Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: Ambient thermometer reading 59 F **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
70
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food ( sausage ) stored over or with ready-to-eat food ( precooked eggs) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 53 F, yogurt 54 F placed in cooler 2 hours previously - manager relocated food to working cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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 plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Mop sink removed from kitchen
51-16-7
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
29-27-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair in self service area . Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
55
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hard boiled eggs, temped at 8:50am. (50F - Cold Holding); yogurt (49F - Cold Holding) Had operator remove overly stocked food items and placed hard boiled eggs in different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Employee was unable to list big six.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not locate the probe thermometer at time of inspection.
05-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At time of inspection, operator could not provide the current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles above the main large oven in kitchen shows accumulation of debris and the wall behind as well.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in, stand up freezer in side kitchen with the large white floor freezer. Ice build up in refrigerator in guest service area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior, in guest area to the left of the coffee station shows accumulation of debris on interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light in side kitchen with two freezers shows lack of shielding cover or sleeve coating.
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on stand up cooler in the side kitchen, the room with two freezers located in it.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In guest serving area, the Squeeze the day machine shows accumulation of debris on the serving part of machine by and behind the arms as well. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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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 Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites.
How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites have averaged around three 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 around two times per year on average.
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