Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

53 Jefferson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

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

Overview

Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville operated under Risk Level 1 (highest risk category) with 21 inspections documenting 63 total violations between 2023 and December 2025, averaging 3 violations per inspection. The facility's record shows escalating enforcement action in recent months. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 4 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended — a formal escalation step. The preceding November 5 inspection cited 6 violations including two high-priority bare hand contact violations, with an extension granted pending compliance. An August 26 inspection was more severe, documenting 14 violations including multiple high-priority bare hand contact, parasite destruction, and proper handwashing violations, resulting in a warning issued. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, with bare hand contact violations cited in August and November 2025, proper handwashing violations documented in May and August 2024 and February 2023, and employee health reporting violations cited in May 2024. No emergency closures are on record, but the pattern of recurring high-priority violations combined with recent administrative complaint recommendation indicates ongoing compliance challenges.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
63Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 3 violations / inspection 3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville last inspected?
Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville had?
Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville find?
Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V38 (Waste properly disposed) mean?
Violation 38 (Waste properly disposed) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/38.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.

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