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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - COCOA

With 7 documented inspections, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - COCOA in COCOA has achieved a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 7 reports on file

301 Tucker Lane
Florida, 32926
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/4/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3679303

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

11/3/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10934021

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in kitchen. Operator covered them. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked it Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips expired on 3/25/2025
  • 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. Operator was provided with a copy. Operator had employees on shift sign. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

5/27/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10805889

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Non Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10706988

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Non Perforated acoustic tile in kitchen area.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Linda Farrington expired 10/8/24. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 Carolina employed a year no proof of training and no current proof for all other employees. 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. Employee Carolina no informed of responsibility.

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8725776

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not properly protected. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects in kitchen area. Next unannounced per supervisor on duty C. Woods.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Ms.linda expired 10/8/24 in the process of getting it renewed.

3/29/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8565259

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage with guest food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen, in food prep, no hair restraint.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Lysol stored with bread items Corrected On-Site

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8347340

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food storage containers on top shelf not inverted, no overhead protection. Corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch bag stored over client items in reach in cooler, corrected Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed under Terry cloth towel on counter, towel laundered on site but not to be in direct contact with food, parchment paper placed between towel and biscuits. Corrected On-Site