Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75's latest score of 74 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Estella Honcova working more than 3 years just returned from 3 month absence. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed no food handler certification. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed unwrapped apples on buffet with no utensil. **Time Extended**
08B-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving pulling away from wall in kitchen next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.Observed Estella Honcova working more than 3 years just returned from 3 month absence. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
08B-15-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving pulling away from wall in kitchen next to reach in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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 2024-09-23: Observed no manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2024-09-23: Observed no employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.No hot water at hand sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: No hot water at hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
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 of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.No hot water at hand sink faucet.
29-08-4
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Food Manager Certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Emailed manager agreement and she corrected by printing and receiving employee signature. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand wash sink in kitchen in disrepair and not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed Case of napkins on the floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.Observed sanitizer bucket with soap and sanitizer. Educated person in charge who corrected by dumping bucket and making new one without soap. **Corrected On-Site**
21-03-4
67
Oct 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 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 Sarasota East/I-75 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East/I-75 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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