Holiday Inn

200 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Other

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Holiday Inn six times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Holiday Inn's latest score is in line with the Winter Haven average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at the bar location of the dining room area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the make table in the back of the door lift, operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Aug 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed her drinking cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area by dining entrance. Replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on top of sugar sweeteners in dry storage. Operator removed sweater. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of eggs on the floor in walk-in freezer Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cute on soda machine dining area.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Machine by the electrical room.

22-20-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on food speed wrack. Cup of coffee on the drip across from dish window. Employee removed both items. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of Minute Maid on the floor. In dry storage. Employee removed item from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn.

How does Holiday Inn compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Holiday Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has Holiday Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn 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 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 inspected?

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

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