Holiday Inn Resort

1299 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Holiday Inn Resort has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Walton Beach restaurant, which scores around 96. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Upon inspection observed main CO2 tank not secured by ice machine.

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Upon inspection observed multiple ceiling tiles show water damage in the back of the kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed hamburger patties inside reach in freezer not covered. Reach in freezer by the main cook line.

08B-12-5

May 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures observed for Sirloin steak 55f and burgers patties 59f in grill low boy (less than 4 hours). Operator removed and placed in colder holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage patties at 128f. Operator removed sausage from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed storage containers on rack wet nesting present.

24-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine liner noted to be in disrepair and duct tape noted on top of reach-in cooler on left side of cook line during inspection.

14-11-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed squash stored above roasted salsa in walk-in cooler. Operator removed case of squash from above salsa. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink: Drain line from air conditioner (not on at time of inspection) drains into the hand-wash sink in the kitchen. Kitchen Manager had maintenance come by and look at it. The hose was removed from the sink and placed in a bucket. The hand-wash sink was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-10-4

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb: Mop sink has a splitter on it with one side having a hose going to the chemical dispenser and the other side having a hose going into the mop sink. The hose going into the mop sink needs to have a backflow preventer on it. Kitchen manager removed the splitter until a backflow preventer can be installed. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: Back door going into kitchen has a gap around it allowing for the potential of vermin/insects to enter the establishment. General Manager states there is a work order already in the system to have it repaired, however, it is two months out. **Corrective Action Taken**

35B-01-4

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents and adjacent tiles throughout kitchen have dust buildup.

36-34-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at bottom right corner of exterior door at back of kitchen.

35B-01-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: - pan with raw cod fillets on speed rack in walk-in cooler over a pan of cooked corned beef. Kitchen Manager moved the corned beef to a higher shelf on the speed rack. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Sep 30, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Resort on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Resort?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Resort.

How does Holiday Inn Resort compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Holiday Inn Resort most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Holiday Inn Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Resort have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Resort 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 Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Resort is inspected around two times per year on average.

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