HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS @I295 & COMMONWEALTH

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: At callback observed newly established general manager waiting on class and exam date. Time Extended

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

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table. Moved to store properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Floor cleaner next to container of grounded coffee. Operator removed coffee. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Juice dispenser nozzle in buffet area has build up. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop water when not in use. Manager removed mop from water to dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to cutting board in kitchen not stored in sanitizer solution in between use. Manager removed wet cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle area on juice dispenser at buffet has sticky residue. Repeat Violation

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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5040-103

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. At buffet area, apples not wrapped. Operator had employee wash and wrap apples. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet towels on prep table. Operator moved to sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle area on juice dispenser at buffet. Manager had employee clean. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in kitchen, no protection.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bottom of mop bucket.