How many health inspections has HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE had?

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE ever been shut down?

No, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE?

The most frequently cited violations at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE

3101 HWY 441 S, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Okeechobee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KARMA HOTELS LLC · License: SEA5700670

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE in Okeechobee, FL has 20 inspections on record with 77 total violations (3.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

20Inspections

77Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 14, 2025

Inspection History (20)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Feb 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 2, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Okeechobee County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.60.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE had?: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE has had 20 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE ever been shut down?: No, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE?: The most frequently cited violations at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS OKEECHOBEE are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooling equipment.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 14, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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