Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl

4750 Sr-46 W, Sanford, FL 32771

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under clean sanitized dishes on drain board. **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -hot holding cabinet in buffet area

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler door gaskets have a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance

23-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath and behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 67F on buffet 2 hrs per operator. Returned to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -gallon milk in cooler opened 24 hrs ago no date marked

02C-03-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind combi

36-73-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under clean sanitized dishes on drain board.

21-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -box cutter on prep table

42-03-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above ice machine soiled

36-34-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -prep table in kitchen

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind ice machine -next to 3 compartment sink

36-22-4

Jan 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler customer service. Front counter. Cream cheese 46f, butter 50f.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. YOUR LICENSE WITH THE DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS EXPIRED ON 04/01/2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Coffee filter holder in sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

53B-09-4

Basic - Floor drain soiled. Under three compartment sink

36-73-4

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored on the floor.

08B-74-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl?

Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford Fl 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 Sanford Fl inspected?

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

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