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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SARASOTA EAST/I-75

Food safety records indicate HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SARASOTA EAST/I-75 in SARASOTA has 5 inspections with a 3.5/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5730 Gantt Road
Florida, 34233
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472579

  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving pulling away from wall in kitchen next to reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **Time Extended**
  • 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: **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.Observed Estella Honcova working more than 3 years just returned from 3 month absence. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed no food handler certification. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-26: Observed unwrapped apples on buffet with no utensil. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905090

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed coving pulling away from wall in kitchen next to reach in cooler.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 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.Observed Estella Honcova working more than 3 years just returned from 3 month absence. Warning
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8839902

  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.No hot water at hand sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: No hot water at hand sink in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed no manager certification. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: Observed no employee training. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725715

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.No hot water at hand sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed sanitizer bucket in hand sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347280

  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand wash sink in kitchen in disrepair and not working.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed Case of napkins on the floor in kitchen.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.Observed sanitizer bucket with soap and sanitizer. Educated person in charge who corrected by dumping bucket and making new one without soap. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no Food Manager Certification. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. 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. Emailed manager agreement and she corrected by printing and receiving employee signature. Corrected On-Site