Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg

3601 W Burleigh Blvd, Tavares, FL 32778

American

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tavares restaurant scores 66. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket in the kitchen. Operator hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener

22-02-4

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 **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Dec 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to coffee creamers. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over ready to eat potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

05-08-4

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. Sliced ham opened 2 days prior. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg.

How does Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg compare to other restaurants in Tavares?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tavares average of 66.

Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg 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 - Tavares/Leesburg 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 - Tavares/Leesburg inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Tavares/Leesburg is inspected around two times per year on average.

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