What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs?

The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.

How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs had?

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs find?

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs ever been shut down?

No, Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

Has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs had any fire safety violations?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs

Last inspected: March 19, 2026

326 Coy Burgess Loop, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Walton County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Defuniak Hotel Group LLC
DBPR License: SEA7602158

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

Overview

Holiday Inn Express in DeFuniak Springs is a 23-seat hotel food service operation with 13 inspections on record dating from 2020 to March 2026. The facility has averaged 1.8 violations per inspection, significantly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared in 2 inspections: hand washing violations were cited on December 15, 2021 and again on December 15, 2022. The facility experienced no emergency closures. Fire safety violations involving boiler documentation were noted in 2015. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 was completed with no violations and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections

24Violations

0Closures

2Fire

Last inspected DBPR: March 19, 2026

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 1.8 violations / inspection 1.8 violations per inspection

Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

2015 — 2 fire violations

Jul 30, 2015 — Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. Michael Burns(Chief Boiler Inspector) inspected boiler on 7/29/15, left tag(FL30223) in boiler room but no certificate.For reporting purposes only.

Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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.

May 11, 2015 — Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector's boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.

Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector?s 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.

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

2026 — 1 inspection0 violations

Mar 19, 2026 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection0 violations

Feb 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections1 violations

Aug 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2022 — 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority

Dec 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

2021 — 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority

Dec 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2020 — 1 inspection2 violations

Dec 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2019 — 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority

Aug 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

2018 — 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority

Dec 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Jul 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2017 — 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority

Aug 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs last inspected?: Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs?: The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs had?: Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs find?: Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs ever been shut down?: No, Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs had any fire safety violations?: Yes, Holiday Inn Express in Defuniak Springs has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.