Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1200 34th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg operates a permanent food service facility with a high-violation compliance record. Across 24 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 168 violations, averaging 7 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on November 5, 2018 for unsanitary conditions. Two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines were issued. Chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections, and employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections. Fire safety violations included portable fire extinguishers missing from designated locations, documented on February 1 and 13, 2024.
The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection that found 12 violations including high-priority violations for proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. The inspection disposition was "Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended," indicating escalated enforcement action is pending. The immediately preceding complaint inspection on October 16, 2025 found 18 violations including high-priority violations for employee health policy, toxic substance control, and chemical storage, with a disposition of Warning Issued.
Most recent closure: November 5, 2018 for unsanitary conditions.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025082626 | $200.00 | Oct 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2018057051 | $400.00 | Nov 5, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 27, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg was last shut down on November 5, 2018 for unsanitary conditions. 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 in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg had?
- Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg find?
- Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 27, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Holiday Inn in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 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.
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