Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland
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3405 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South operates as a Risk Level 1 permanent food service facility with 40 seats in Lakeland. The facility has 13 inspections on record between August 2019 and March 2026, with a combined 29 violations and zero emergency closures. The violation average of 2.2 per inspection is well below the statewide average of 5.2. Recurring violations include proper cooking temperatures, which appeared in 3 inspections, and allergen awareness, cited in 2 separate inspections. A warning was issued on January 28, 2026 following discovery of 4 violations. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 resulted in call back compliance with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 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 · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland had?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland find?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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