HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES
76071 SIDNEY PL, Yulee FL 32097 · 904-849-0200
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
OCT 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019016317 | Feb 26, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drinking from cup and then prep food without washing hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. PVC pipe stored inside hand wash sink due to not working during time of inspection. Maintenance person removed pvc pipe in sink
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has no chemical test strips for using chlorine to sanitize
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At only single hand wash sink in food service area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At only single hand wash sink in food service area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution stored on cart next to towels in kitchen. Employee stated it's chemical cleaner for table
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No potable running water in the only hand wash sink located in food service kitchen area where food is being prepared. PVC pipe stored inside hand wash sink due to not working during time of inspection. Maintenance person removed pvc pipe in sink and has turned on running water to the hand wash sink and place a catch bucket under sink for waste water as temporary fix while getting parts to have pipe fix. Employee stated it's been like this for 2 days. Following day call back as per Robert in District office
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys stored on top of reach in freezer in kitchen area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass reach in cooler at buffet area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At only single hand wash sink in food service area. Provided paper hand wash sign.
Open dumpster lid. In back parking lot area
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen handled personal cell phone and then immediately began handling food in reach in cooler in kitchen without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In middle reach in cooler in kitchen, raw bacon and raw sausage stored over ready eat (drink) milk and pasteurized eggs. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler, milk, cream cheese, butter 56F. Inspector noted that ambient air temperature is also 56F, and that condenser in reach in cooler ice completely frozen. Employee states that ambient air temperature was 41F at 0630. Items moved to another reach in cooler to cool.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
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. Missing for only food handler working today.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In laundry area (food employees use is allowed), unisex restroom has no covered receptacle.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizer step being utilized at three compartment sink. Employee began setting up three compartment sink for proper use.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reusing original cream cheese box to store single use lids in cabinet under coffee station. Lids removed from box and box discarded.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers on floor in kitchen. Containers moved and stored correctly.
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink, employee grabbed soap from closet
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.