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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

9400 19 LN, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 7725672500

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 4 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA4101225
Grade history
MAR 24
MAY 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats observed at 76f. On buffet. Employee states butter should be maintained at 41f and they do not utilize time plan. Cold holding container was not placed in freezer night before. Employee discarded butter and will freeze container today
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021050688Oct 22, 2021Feb 16, 2022$300

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on
Basic/29-11-4/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from dishwashing area
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
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. 1 new hire Emailed form to manager
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Employee wrapped apples
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 bay sink faucet leaks when turned on
Basic/29-11-4
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats observed at 76f. On buffet. Employee states butter should be maintained at 41f and they do not utilize time plan. Cold holding container was not placed in freezer night before. Employee discarded butter and will freeze container today
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Priority: Intermediate
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler Priority: Basic
Basic/05-09-4

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.