Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES DESTIN-MIRAMAR BEACH

10861 HIGHWAY 98 W · MIRAMAR BEACH · Walton County · FL 32550

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3764650
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13872388
DBPR license7601941

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination.

Intermediate 5

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink blocked with floor fan. Employee removed fan from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – 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/.

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

#8Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples stored on buffet service line not wrapped.

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under and in front of upright freezer in kitchen.

#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on wall of dining room behind loose wall paper.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.