DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

2709 FL 70
Florida, 34266
DeSoto County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724260

  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on food line butter pats (62F).Person in charge stated that it was put out at 6:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food line butter pats (62F).Person in charge stated that it was put out at 6:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 6/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654578

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8542017

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee/tea filters stored open on counter. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-14-4:Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wet wipe cloths stored with items used on breakfast bar on dry shelving in kitchen. Operator removed to dirty laundry. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-45-1:Basic - Wiping cloth and dishwash sanitizing solution other than plain chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not used according to label instructions. Observed low splash chlorine being used as sanitizer in kitchen. Operator located correct chlorine in housekeeping. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F - Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of cleaning product stored in front of handsink at kitchen. Operator removed. Plug inserted in drain line at handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-16-4:Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed container for in use tongs used by customers on breakfast bar broken with multiple pieces missing. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added hadtowels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Employee Rosie Aiken employees for 6 months per GM with no proof of approved employee food safety training. GM states she trains them herself from printouts off website. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Inspector provided handout via email during inspection to GM. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596446

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8541755

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5: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. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illness was available. Inspector resent the form to operator email. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345670

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tea filter holder for coffee dispenser stored beside and touching handsink basin at kitchen. Operator removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters open on counter not protected. Operator put filters back in protective sleeve. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5: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. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form provided employees read and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site