St. Augustine, St. Johns County

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

601 ANASTASIA BLVD, St. Augustine, FL 32080

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Sep 17, 2025
City
St. Augustine
County
St. Johns
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-07-6

Detail 23502513

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no manager certification on site.

16-13-5

Detail 23502514

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes in the middle sink. No rinse or sanitizer being used on dishes.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-43-4

Detail 22793809

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink had no sanitizer. Person in charge replaced sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

16-33-4

Detail 22793811

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment not using test strips to test chemicals.

31A-11-4

Detail 22793812

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink, watch and phone on/in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed all items. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22793814

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chemical test strips.

08B-38-4

Detail 22793813

Basic - Food stored on floor. Coffee and water stored on floor in dry storage.

25-05-4

Detail 22793810

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage. Repeat Violation

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-12-5

Detail 21953940

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no plans present on on base. Operator located plans, will adjust and send in to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator in process of submitting plans to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-24: After multiple extensions observed plans on hand but not yet submitted to plan review. Admin Complaint

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-12-5

Detail 21877392

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no plans present on on base. Operator located plans, will adjust and send in to plan review. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator in process of submitting plans to plan review. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21877391

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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed only two employees without certifications. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: Operator requested time extension. Time Extended

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

51-12-5

Detail 21781880

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed no plans present on on base. Operator located plans, will adjust and send in to plan review. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 21781881

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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-15: Observed only two employees without certifications. Time Extended

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 21624383

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect around buffet area. Operator discarded the insect during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21624380

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small reach-in cooler at buffet area observed, boiled shell egg (46F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler over night and adjusted temperature down during inspection.

03A-02-5

Detail 21624387

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach-in cooler at buffet area observed, boiled shell egg (46F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items had been in cooler over night and adjusted temperature down during inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 21624379

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room observed two containers of Lysol wipes stored over napkins. Operator moved wipes during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-12-5

Detail 21624384

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed no plans available in on base. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21624381

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. Observed no proof of employee training. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21624385

Intermediate - No soap and paper towels provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels and soap at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Operator stocked items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21624382

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle with chemical and no label. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21624378

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed copy of last inspection not available.

25-05-4

Detail 21624386

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple cases of togo lids stored on floor in dry storage room. Repeat Violation

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 21223148

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. No certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At time of follow up inspection, establishment has been under remodel and the kitchen is not currently in use. Operator has enrolled for certified food manager course with ServSafe on 07/20/2022. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-27: Person in charge cannot provide proof of CFM training. Admin Complaint

Jun 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-02-7

Detail 21154802

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. No certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-24: At time of follow up inspection, establishment has been under remodel and the kitchen is not currently in use. Operator has enrolled for certified food manager course with ServSafe on 07/20/2022. Time Extended

Apr 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 21035151

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21035150

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of to go items on floor under table for coffee station.

Jan 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 20684269

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 8.26.21. Warning