HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS VILANO
140 VILANO ROAD, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-481-8300
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw eggs over cut watermelon. Person in charge moved raw eggs to bottom shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink is at 100ppm. Remade and it tested at 400ppm.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bacon (70F - Cold Holding) left out on cart. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler too cool.
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/ Observed one food manager certification expired on 11/7/2023 person in charge stated test scheduled for October.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station in kitchen blocked by fruit tray. Person in charge unblocked hand washing station.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training expired 8-10-25. person in charge stated test scheduled for October.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Person in charge had employee clean gaskets during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to reach in freezers and under air vent soiled with dust. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to cover dish machine handle. Person in charge removed duct tape.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal raw shell eggs and produce in refrigerator. Person in charge removed all personal food to staff refrigerator.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black/green mold like substance underside of juice machine near spouts. Person in charge had employee start cleaning.
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.