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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES PALM COAST

120 GARDEN ST N, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.627.7734

Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 4 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats35
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2800746
Grade history
MAY 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; butter 51F, cream cheese 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment does not have current license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse hanging from can opener. Phone cord on wall. Person in charge moved both items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives out for self service not all upside down. Person in charge inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Electrical outlet not covered. Where juice machine used to be located.
Basic/36-30-4
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In cooler overnight; butter 51F, cream cheese 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler overnight; butter 51F, cream cheese 50F; ( - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Establishment only has a 2 compartment sink and 1 side is used as a hand washing sink.
Intermediate/16-28-4/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Time Extended
May 3, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Establishment has no way to sanitize. Their dishwasher is not working because it leaks all over the floor and does not have sanitizer in it. They also only have a 2 compartment sink, of which 1 side is for hand washing.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51F, cream cheese 46F. Butter and cream cheese out for customer service. Placed both on time control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Establishment does not have any way. Dish machine leaks all over floor and establishment only has a 2 compartment sink of which 1 side is a hand washing sink.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. Establishment only has a 2 compartment sink and 1 side is used as a hand washing sink.
Intermediate/16-28-4/Warning

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.