Microtel Inn & Suites

16 Kingswood Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Microtel Inn & Suites has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected”, which has been cited two times.

Among Palm Coast restaurants, the typical score is 79; Microtel Inn & Suites is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand washing station in kitchen draining slow
29-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed splash area near juice dispenser nozzles soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a CFM. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Establishment does not have a CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Staff are not trained. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: The only certificate establishment has is a copy not an original certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples out for service not wrapped. Person in charge wrapped apples. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, cream cheese 70F. Per person in charge she puts butter and cream cheese back into refrigerator. Explained time control to her and that she must discard items. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging up in kitchen. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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. Staff are not trained. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service knives not all inverted. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chest freezer in kitchen has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
50
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter, cream cheese at self service counter not on time/temperature control for safety paperwork. Added to paperwork. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat butter in reach in cooler in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6.1.22. **Warning**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment does not have a certified food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towels in dispenser in kitchen do not dispense.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment only has 1 employee certified. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service spoons and cups not stored inverted. At self service counter.
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer in kitchen has ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oranges on floor in kitchen. Case of water on floor. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal food in freezer in kitchen.
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Microtel Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Microtel Inn & Suites on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Microtel Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles not stored inverted or protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Microtel Inn & Suites.

How does Microtel Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?

Microtel Inn & Suites most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Coast average of 79.

Has Microtel Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Microtel Inn & Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Microtel Inn & Suites 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 Microtel Inn & Suites inspected?

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