Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales
Last inspected:
2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL 33859Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales has 12 inspections on record spanning nearly five years (November 2020 to July 2025), with 27 total violations averaging 2.3 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included consumer advisory failures, approved food source issues, and chemical storage problems. The most recent inspection on July 1, 2025 documented 4 violations (1 high-priority, 1 intermediate) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking the second such recommendation in the record—the prior one came in July 2022 following 3 violations including a high-priority consumer advisory violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 1, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Adequate lighting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales had?
- Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales find?
- Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales was most recently inspected on July 1, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express in Lake Wales has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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.
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