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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CLEARWATER

2580 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3452912
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8743271
DBPR license6216106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – butter packets 50 F, hard boiled eggs 50 F in triple door cooler in back kitchen – Reviewed with manager . Employee relocated food to a working cooler . Maintenance called and in process of service **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 2

#1Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles ( coffee filters ) not stored inverted or protected from contamination in back kitchen . Manager placed coffee filters in a plastic bag **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored on floor in back kitchen area . Employee relocated boxes **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.