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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1507215
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 12 in breakfast buffet area. 5 in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2025066311Jul 18, 2025Dec 4, 2025$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
Basic/40-06-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Jul 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 12 in breakfast buffet area. 5 in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1, 2025
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stack of boxes on hand wash sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in protective manner
Basic/25-06-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Utensils at self service area market next to front desk
Basic/25-02-4
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/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. No certificate for Bill
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers
Basic/05-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Washed and wrapped apples stored in original shipping container
High priority/08B-27-4
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)
High priority/03A-02-5
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/08B-49-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected
Basic/25-06-4
Mar 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Oven in kitchen leaks from seams during self cleaning causing water to pool on shelf below and the floor
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in kitchen beneath oven
Basic/36-22-4
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.
Basic/25-09-4
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with signage
Basic/51-13-4/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.