Holiday Inn
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
52
Score
Holiday Inn has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Holiday Inn was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Pensacola restaurants (averaging 95), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for food handlers working more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Manager plans on having all food handlers food manager trained. Time extended to original callback date: 9/28/24. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-30: 2 employees left, 1 employee could not pass. Next class is scheduled, operator also has blank SafeStaff book. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for food handlers working more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-08: Manager plans on having all food handlers food manager trained. Time extended to original callback date: 9/28/24. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine stopped functioning during testing. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut lettuce in reach-in cooler at 50f stored overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in reach-in cooler at 50f stored overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for food handlers working more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
52
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. No proof of any training for employees provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Establishment has books but certificates are not filled out. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of mop sink splitter attachment missing automatic vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: All more than 4 hours: cheese 49f, shell eggs 49f (ambient air), noodles 47f, sliced ham 45f, chopped lettuce 53f, liquid egg 46f, heavy cream 46f, butter 48f
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding line: Roasted potatoes 131f (for 1 hour), grits 121f (for 3 hours), scrambled eggs 117f (for 30 minutes). **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: all more than 4 hours: cheese 49f, shell eggs 49f (ambient air), noodles 47f, sliced ham 45f, chopped lettuce 53f, liquid egg 46f, heavy cream 46f, butter 48f. Reach-in cooler: out for 1 hour: salsa 50f, cheese 50f/ chopped melon 49f (for 2 hours) **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. No proof of any training for employees provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of any verified food manager provided. **Warning**
53A-07-6
45
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn.
How does Holiday Inn compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?
Holiday Inn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.
Has Holiday Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Holiday Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Holiday Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn is inspected around four times per year on average.
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