Holiday Inn Express
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited two times.
Holiday Inn Express scores about where you'd expect for a Columbus restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unwrapped coffee stirrers in consumer self service area. Rule: 1. Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. 3. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, single-service articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact shall be furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser. Corrective action: PIC disposed of stirrers.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from June 2024 still posted. Rule: 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominent...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of cinnamon and container of brown sugar in self serve buffet area not labeled with their common names. Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: PIC put labels on both containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
90
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC for the kitchen area not present at the beginning of the inspection. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The PIC eventually arrived on the premises and was able to answer the health authority questions and concerns.
511-6-1.03(2)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed salt in a squeeze bottle in the main kitchen area on a prep table next to the reach-in freezer not labeled with its common name. Also, observed syrup in a working container in the self-service area not labeled wit its common name. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. The PIC labeled both items with their common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the handle of the ice scoop touching the ice in the ice chest located in the main kitchen area next to the reach-in freezer. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequenc...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use plates and other items stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen area on the back wall. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. The PIC removed items from the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed trash receptacle in the main kitchen area almost full not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and The PIC covered the trash receptacle.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
74
Jun 3, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.
How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Columbus?
Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Columbus average of 94.
Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Holiday Inn Express 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 Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Holiday Inn Express is inspected around two times per year on average.
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