Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston

Last inspected:

1024 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440

Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston operates a small 18-seat food service facility at Risk Level 2. Across 19 inspections from September 2022 through March 2026, the facility accumulated 60 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed.

High-priority violations have centered on handwashing compliance, appearing in 5 separate inspections (2022-12-20, 2023-08-24, 2025-01-17, 2025-09-19, 2026-03-06). Employee health reporting and management awareness violations were cited in 2024. Fire safety violations included a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone (2017-09-05) and missing boiler inspection reports (2025-09-19, 2026-03-06). The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
60Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston: Comparison to Hendry County Averages

This Facility 3.2 violations / inspection 3.2 violations per inspection
Hendry County Avg 4.65 violations / inspection 4.65 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hendry County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. FL136106 7/12/23. Operator has correspondence for inspection but inspector has not been by to reinspect or recertify. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction FL136106 7/12/25
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge zone in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in recharge zone located in kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V25 Allergen awareness
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston last inspected?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston?
The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston are: Proper hand/arm washing, Allergen awareness, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston had?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston find?
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston ever been shut down?
No, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V48 (Food storage) mean?
Violation 48 (Food storage) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/48.
Has Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Clewiston has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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