Holiday Inn Express
1815 E West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001173
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Open case of raw sausage stored on top of cooked eggs and open bag of raw bacon stored over cooked egg white omelets in kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bag of chemical cleaner stored against bottles of apple juice in kitchen cabinet near handwash sink. Employee removed the apple juice from the cabinet.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Employee entered kitchen, placed soap in hands from the handwash sink then went to the three compartment sink to wash hands. Inspector coached employee to wash hands only in approved handwash sinks.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of food handler training for Richard A. expired on 2-20-2026.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Case of oranges and bananas on the floor by kitchen handwash sink.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee beverage in kitchen reach-in cooler on top of bag of raw bacon. Employee removed beverage from the refrigerator.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Some plastic single-service knives at the buffet line have the cutting surface presented.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.