Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven
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1300 3rd St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven has been inspected 14 times since 2016, accumulating 18 violations without any emergency closures. The facility averaged 1.3 violations per inspection, well below the statewide average of 5.2. However, hand washing violations have emerged as a recurring concern, cited three times in the most recent inspection on August 8, 2025. Chemical storage and employee health reporting violations also appeared across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 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
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven are: Allergen awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven had?
- Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven find?
- Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on August 8, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Howard Johnson Inn in Winter Haven 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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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.
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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