HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES, TAVARES
3601 W BURLEIGH BLVD · TAVARES · Lake County · FL 32778
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. Rechecked 208F Sausage rounds (105F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
Basic 5
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. In the kitchen and behind walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to sink in the kitchen" **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler interior in the kitchen. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Knives in dining area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:34 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.