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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

601 ANASTASIA BLVD, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 9048292627

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6501805
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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 no proof of food handler training for food employees
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potatoes, gravy, sausage from previous days food service in reach in cooler missing date marking. Person in charge added date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager certification on site.
Intermediate/53A-07-6
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in the middle sink. No rinse or sanitizer being used on dishes.
Basic/16-13-5
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink had no sanitizer. Person in charge replaced sanitizer.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment not using test strips to test chemicals.
Intermediate/16-33-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink, watch and phone on/in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chemical test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Food stored on floor. Coffee and water stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage.
Basic/25-05-4/Repeat Violation

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.