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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ST. PETE

2171 54 AVE N, Saint Petersburg FL 33714 · 727-520-7800

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6216450
Grade history
AUG 23
OCT 23
SEP 24
NOV 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches under three compartment sink in kitchen and crawling freely across kitchen floor.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $275

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2023054894Aug 18, 2023Jan 22, 2024$275

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausages held on the counter at 50F. Employee placed into freezer to cool back down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Oven mitts and towels inside hand wash sink. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 49f
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in hand wash sink. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse above food on dry storage rack in kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pads on buffet 80f
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage patty 109f
High priority/03B-01-6
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on side of reach in freezer in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gaskets solid with mold like substances
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 19, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on buffet line
High priority/35A-02-6
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches under three compartment sink in kitchen and crawling freely across kitchen floor.
High priority/35A-05-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager removed items from hand wash sink in kitchen
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches along walls in kitchen 1 dead roach near kitchen door carrying egg sack. Roach droppings along cabinet behind microwave in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open boxes of single service items on floor in kitchen
Basic/25-05-4

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.