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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SANFORD FL

4750 SR-46 W, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-638-9300

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6905450
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
AUG 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 67F on buffet 2 hrs per operator. Returned to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Julieann D.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -front counter glass door cooler, operator relocated to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in prep area used to store coffee filter holder, operator removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Arif
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -front counter glass door cooler, operator relocated to front
Basic/05-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath and behind ice machine
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under clean sanitized dishes on drain board.
Basic/21-04-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -hot holding cabinet in buffet area
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach-in cooler door gaskets have a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 67F on buffet 2 hrs per operator. Returned to cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -gallon milk in cooler opened 24 hrs ago no date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vent above ice machine soiled
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -prep table in kitchen
Basic/12B-07-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind ice machine -next to 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind combi
Basic/36-73-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under clean sanitized dishes on drain board.
Basic/21-04-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -box cutter on prep table
Basic/42-03-5

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.