HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2709 SE HWY 70 · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F – Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (75F – Cold Holding)stored in dry storage shelving. See stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate 7
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Inspector provided handout at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed case of cleaning product stored in front of handsink at kitchen. Operator removed. Plug inserted in drain line at handsink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-16-4Intermediate – Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed container for in use tongs used by customers on breakfast bar broken with multiple pieces missing. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added hadtowels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Rosie Aiken employees for 6 months per GM with no proof of approved employee food safety training. GM states she trains them herself from printouts off website. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.Inspector provided handout via email during inspection to GM. **Warning**
Basic 3
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee/tea filters stored open on counter. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-14-4Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wet wipe cloths stored with items used on breakfast bar on dry shelving in kitchen. Operator removed to dirty laundry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-45-1Basic – Wiping cloth and dishwash sanitizing solution other than plain chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not used according to label instructions. Observed low splash chlorine being used as sanitizer in kitchen. Operator located correct chlorine in housekeeping. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:15 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.