HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

Name: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
Address: 13294 TELECOM DR, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, 33637, US
Rating: 83.7

13294 TELECOM DR, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637

License #3916542

🏨 Hotel/Resort ℹ️

83.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

December 2, 2025 · 1 finding · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS in TEMPLE TERRACE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 2, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 11 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 2, 2025 shows 1 observation row, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[29-38-4] Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Back flow device missing on splitter.
[16-13-5] 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 wash and rinse dishes without sanitizing.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak from pipe behind hand sink.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (54F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding)
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (105F - Hot Holding) ; omelette (92F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (139F - Hot Holding)
[11-27-4] 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.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing coffee parts in hand sink.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.