Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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Closed

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ST. PETE

2171 54 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 18, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3321431
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340681
DBPR license6216450

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 18, 2023 9:42 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 19, 2023 8:35 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on buffet line

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 10 live roaches under three compartment sink in kitchen and crawling freely across kitchen floor.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Manager removed items from hand wash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

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

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 7 dead roaches along walls in kitchen 1 dead roach near kitchen door carrying egg sack. Roach droppings along cabinet behind microwave in kitchen

#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Open boxes of single service items on floor in kitchen

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)

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