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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

608 S LAKEVIEW RD, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-465-9916

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats45
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3801071
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022038090Aug 5, 2022Aug 31, 2022$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly at men's restroom. Operator called maintenance and also cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/29-19-4/Corrected On-Site
May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair: Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator has gasket, will have repaired by next inspection.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw sausage patties over half and half in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on upright reach in cooler. Operator has gaskets and is waiting on maintenance for repair.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained some chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrected On-Site
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer: for chlorine.
Intermediate/16-36-4
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit on buffet line. Operator placed at location.
Basic/05-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Wooden spoons and spatulas. Operator removed from service.
Basic/14-25-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two dented cans of sausage gravy. Operator removed from service.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. One employee did not have signed. Operator will have employee sign.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting: blue spoon in drawer. Operator removed.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in male restroom. Operator placed paper towels at location.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with soap and water not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall at coffee station in kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.