Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City
Last inspected:
213 Sw Commerce Dr, Lake City, FL 32025Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has accumulated 189 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity in June 2025, with inspectors documenting continued non-compliance during the emergency order callback. Fire safety records include a missing portable fire extinguisher from its designated kitchen location in 2025. The hotel has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine, with the most frequently cited violations involving consumer advisories, chemical storage, and proper ventilation.
Most recent closure: June 26, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Columbia County Avg
5.13
violations / inspection
5.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Columbia County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025060126 | $400.00 | Jun 26, 2025 | Tampa |
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
No fire extinguisher in extinguisher hanger 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 Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City last shut down?
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City was last shut down on June 26, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City had?
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City find?
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City been fined?
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Lake City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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