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HOLIDAY INN/EXPRESS

13625 ICOT BLVD, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727.536.7275

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6210267
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 24
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment experiencing power outage and unable to find all trainings at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboards lining bottom of white freezer with bread.
Basic/14-05-4
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
The state's own report →
Jan 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Linda
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Jan 15, 2025 · Unable to view due to being inside management office. But does have it. Admin Complaint
Nov 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near three compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Linda
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep table back of house. Employee moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks at breakfast area.
Basic/25-06-4/Warning
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Inside three compartment sink. 0 ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Warning
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink next to three-compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink, cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-111
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid. Side door on dumpster open.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Single-serve flatware not inverted. Employee inverted forks.
Basic/25-09-4/Corrected On-Site

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.