HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
127 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW, Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 · 850-737-2900
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 7 visits since April 2024
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic knives, forks, and spoons in buffet area not inverted. Manager inverted items during inspection.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided: Apples on the breakfast buffet not individually wrapped. Employee wrapped.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched: Knives, forks, and spoons on the buffet were not placed with the handle up and the food contact surface down. Employee corrected.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location: Amir Patel, expired 04/17/2023. Certificate not available. Inspector verified ion ServSave website.
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