Holiday Inn Express

1361 N Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “proper hot holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Holiday Inn Express' latest score is in line with the Griffin average of 85. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F and above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F and above. *Check water volume and temperature of heating element. *Keep lids secure when not in use. *Check utensils, while in service, are not blocking the closing of lids.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed ineffective cooling method of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food item. TCS item being pulled at end of service should be stored in cooling unit that receives constant cold air temperatures, not stacked on top of other items, consider using ice baths for denser foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat (RTE) food items not dated with a date marking system. Foods must be marked after 24 hours and must be discarded after 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Griffin average of 85.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent 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.