Holiday Inn Express

299 Main St, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Holiday Inn Express, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Holiday Inn Express squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink lacking paper towels at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated staff shall ensure paper towels are available at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink lacking paper towels at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated staff shall ensure paper towels are available at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like build up on the food contact surface of the ice machine at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed Facility with an empty sanitizer bottle being used at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated bottle will be replaced and staff will be reminded to change bottles whenever they become empty.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on the internal surface of the microwave inside the guest food service area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated cleaning frequency shall increase to prevent build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed facility with test strips that were out of date as well as water damaged at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated new strips should have already been on order, but they will ask the general manager to order more. Staff will be reminded that test strips must be available to test.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
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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 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Holiday Inn Express?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Holiday Inn Express.

How does Holiday Inn Express compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?

Holiday Inn Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Saint Simons Island average of 88.

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.