Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia
Last inspected:
2709 Se Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia operates as a Risk Level 1 food service establishment with 48 seats and a concerning compliance record. Across 19 inspections since July 2022, the facility has accumulated 73 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 but distributed unevenly with recurring high-priority findings. Two disciplinary actions totaling $560 in fines have been issued. High-priority violations have clustered around employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), handwashing procedures (2 inspections in 2025 alone), and food contact surface sanitation (appearing in 4 inspections). Management awareness violations were cited in February 2025 and April 2024, both resulting in administrative complaint recommendations, indicating systemic issues with oversight. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 documented two high-priority handwashing violations but resulted in no further action required. An April 2024 inspection triggered an administrative complaint recommendation after nine violations including improper cooking temperatures and time-as-control failures. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia: Comparison to DeSoto County Averages
Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025016633 | $400.00 | Feb 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024029593 | $160.00 | Apr 16, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia had?
- Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia find?
- Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia was most recently inspected on October 22, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia been fined?
- Holiday Inn Express in Arcadia has been fined a total of $560.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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