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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES

108 HUTCHINSON ST, Destin FL 32541 · 850.654.9383

Last inspected Jul 22, 2025 · 3 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats36
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5603490
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold under heat lamp- scrambled eggs 121F, turkey sausage 106F ( 9:00-9:45). Employee reheated sausage and eggs to over 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee drip tray stored in sink in kitchen"
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Berlinda.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under dishes in dish rack.
Basic/21-05-5
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Stored food not covered. Cut melon stored in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk 42F.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not wrapped and provided on Buffett for self service.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hand sink cabinet surround in disrepair ( veneer peeling).
Basic/36-51-4
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold under heat lamp- scrambled eggs 121F, turkey sausage 106F ( 9:00-9:45). Employee reheated sausage and eggs to over 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Biscuits stored on a tray in upright freezer uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5

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.