Holiday Inn Express

4 Herring Rd, Newnan, GA 30265

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Holiday Inn Express stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Holiday Inn Express' latest score of 78 falls below the Newnan average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing compartment of three-compartment sink not testing to minimal acceptable levels. Sanitizer shall be at proper levels to sanitize equipment. Sink solution remade during inspection.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed outdated inspection report posted in food area. 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. Please display this inspection report after printing.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed missing tile over food service preparation area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Ceiling tile shall be replaced after repair from water damage.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed stuffed toy stored on top of individually wrapped muffins in box in main kitchen. Employee items shall be stored separately to prevent contamination. Employee item relocated during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink without hand drying provisions available. Employee refilled paper towels during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed box of frozen omelets stored uncovered in reach-in freezer. Food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. Employee covered omelets during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in main kitchen. Mop shall be stored in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Employee hung mop in a position to dry properly during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored with consumer food in reach-in cooler. Employee food shall be stored separate from consumer food to prevent contamination. Employee relocated drink during inspection.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

May 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop stored on floor in main kitchen. Mop shall be stored in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC moved mop in a position to dry properly.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored with consumer food in reach-in cooler and employee items stored with food equipment on prep table. Employee moved food equipment and drink during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PIC cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. PIC should have a way to demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks on food prep table. Drinks moved during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet and dry wiping cloths not stored appropriately. Cloths moved during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food residue on cabinet drawers and other non-food contact surfaces in the front self-serve dining area.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cabinet drawers not closing or opening properly due to disrepair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee bags stored on food prep surface. Employee items moved during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Holiday Inn Express on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

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

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has Holiday Inn Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Holiday Inn Express have averaged around four violations 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 three times per year on average.

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