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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CLEARWATER

Based on 4 health inspections, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CLEARWATER in CLEARWATER has earned a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 4 reports on file

2580 Gulf to Bay Boulevard
Clearwater, Florida, 33759
Bay Park Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10937726

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at buffet . Manager added thermometer the the front area of cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on next to container of honey on shelf in back kitchen. Manager discarded drink Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior bottom area with rust that has pitted the surface in the kitchen
  • 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. Manager printed procedure . Corrected On-Site

4/9/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10774922

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8743271

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles ( coffee filters ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination in back kitchen . Manager placed coffee filters in a plastic bag Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in back kitchen area . Employee relocated boxes Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter packets 50 F, hard boiled eggs 50 F in triple door cooler in back kitchen - Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated food to a working cooler . Maintenance called and in process of service **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8598369

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer interior rusted at the bottom area
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water mop sink. Maintenance provided service Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - hardboiled eggs 48 F , butter 47 F in small refrigerator at buffet line under 3 hours . Busy breakfast service. Manager moved food to reach in freezer for quick chill down recheck hardboiled eggs 41 F , butter 46 F **, Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cup inside hand wash sink in kitchen -Employee filling container at hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager and employee hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager completed form during inspection Corrected On-Site