Howard Johnson Inn

1300 3Rd St Sw, North Side Of Building, Winter Haven, FL 33880
American
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Howard Johnson Inn has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Howard Johnson Inn scores about where you'd expect for a Winter Haven restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Whole Apples not wrapped with plastic wrap. Operator wrapped each apple with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coffee creamer 46 F Checked again at 9:24 am 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside panel of coffee machine and juice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of the coffee machine.
23-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Howard Johnson Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Howard Johnson Inn on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Howard Johnson Inn?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Howard Johnson Inn.

How does Howard Johnson Inn compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Howard Johnson Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Howard Johnson Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Howard Johnson Inn have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Howard Johnson 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 Howard Johnson Inn inspected?

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