HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CAPE CANAVERAL
995 SHOREWOOD DR, Cape Canaveral FL 32920 · 321.844.5010
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 12 in breakfast buffet area. 5 in kitchen
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025066311 | Jul 18, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks and jackets on shelves with food
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 12 in breakfast buffet area. 5 in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at buffet area cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); butter packets (53F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of boxes on hand wash sink
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils at self service area market next to front desk
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler on breakfast buffet line cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); butter packets (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding)
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. No certificate for Bill
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed and wrapped apples stored in original shipping container
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at breakfast buffet butter packets (47F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of juice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stocked
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Case of butter packets stored on bottom shelf in employee food reach in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Equipment in poor repair. Oven in kitchen leaks from seams during self cleaning causing water to pool on shelf below and the floor
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in kitchen beneath oven
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Stirring sticks at coffee bar are not stored in a manner to protect from contamination.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of raw bacon over milk in reach in cooler. Operator moved
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with signage
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.