ARCADIA, DeSoto County

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

2709 SE HWY 70, ARCADIA, FL 34266

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Intermediate
Oct 22, 2025
City
ARCADIA
County
DeSoto
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 24134561

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by table, operator moved it. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24134560

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-42-4

Detail 23552464

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine over 200ppm); Person in charge diluted and Triple Sink (Chlorine recheck 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23552465

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed on food line butter pats (62F).Person in charge stated that it was put out at 6:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter.

03A-02-5

Detail 23552466

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food line butter pats (62F).Person in charge stated that it was put out at 6:00am. Person in charge voluntarily discarded butter. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Admin Complaint

Jun 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 12

01B-02-5

Detail 22805589

High 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-02-5

Detail 22805599

High 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

11-27-4

Detail 22805593

Intermediate - 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-09-4

Detail 22805598

Intermediate - 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

14-16-4

Detail 22805590

Intermediate - 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

16-37-1

Detail 22805595

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22805600

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added hadtowels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22805597

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. 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

11-26-1

Detail 22805594

Intermediate - 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

25-05-4

Detail 22805591

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee/tea filters stored open on counter. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-14-4

Detail 22805592

Basic - 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

21-45-1

Detail 22805596

Basic - 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

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22760260

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-28: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 22582443

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: At callback no proof that employees have been informed of their responsibility to report illness was available. Inspector resent the form to operator email. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22582444

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-23: Time Extended

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 22413796

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. At inspection front desk stated all training records are locked in GM office. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22413799

Intermediate - 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. Form provided employees read and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 22413798

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed tea filter holder for coffee dispenser stored beside and touching handsink basin at kitchen. Operator removed to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22413795

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed cabinet under coffee urn water damaged and laminate outer water proof areas peeling and loose. Drawers water damaged inside. Operator states remodel in works for the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22413797

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters open on counter not protected. Operator put filters back in protective sleeve. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

41-07-4

Detail 21231401

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottles of medicine stored with individual packages of condiments in cabinet at kitchen. First aid kit stored beside belts (food contact surface)to pancake machine in drawer. Moved all to a separate drawer. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21231402

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee plastic filter piece from coffee maker stored on handsink. Employee moved to dirty dish area. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 21231403

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form given to operator.

24-27-4

Detail 21231404

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed coffee dispenser for buffet stored beside handsink in splash zone.

33-06-4

Detail 21231399

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no conveniently located trash can for handsink.

02D-01-5

Detail 21231400

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of brown sugar and container of cinnamon with no label of common name. Employee discarded product put containers through dishwash. They no longer use these items. Corrected On-Site

Feb 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-14-4

Detail 20850317

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Educated and emailed the Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses.

51-18-6

Detail 20850316

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

02C-03-5

Detail 20447876

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened on weekend not dated. Operator placed date on milk. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20447874

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Display case on buffet line.

05-11-4

Detail 20447875

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at yogurt cooler. Operator placed in correct location. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 20447877

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable drawers under hand washing sink. Repeat Violation