Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
95
Score
Holiday Inn Express has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Temple Terrace restaurants, the typical score is 87; Holiday Inn Express is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Dec 17, 2024
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment is already on a 60 day warning for no proof of CFM due February 04,2025. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed juice debris build up around the spout to the drink dispenser. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the establishment open and operating with an expired license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager couldn't provide a proof of management certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the back of the juice dispenser being soiled with a black mold-like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a small leak from the faucet at the hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
61
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow device missing on splitter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe behind hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (105F - Hot Holding) ; omelette (92F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (139F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding. **Warning**
01B-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing coffee parts in hand sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow device missing on splitter. **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing. **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe behind hand sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
33
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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