Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1024 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1024 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 33440
License #: 3600492
Total inspections: 23
Last inspection: 3/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment.black debris/ growth on juice nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unshelled boiled eggs on large container on reachin cooler opened no date marking **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.observed eggs and gravy and sausage containers cooling, tightly lidded and stacked in reachin cooler, gravy cooling for 1.5 hours still at 93°F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
3/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.plasticware sealed with lid while still wet inside, must completely air dry before storing.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid burned/ overheated and plastic bubbled on interior surface making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. No sanitization step during 3 bay sink warewashing **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Utensils not being sanitized at all. No sanitization step during washing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. 0ppm
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Unshelled boiled eggs no date marks operator unsure how old, no means of tracking. Voluntarily discarded
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.using sponges to wash food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes not in sanitizer for 15 seconds , spraying sanitizer across dishes instead of making sink and submersing for 15 sec
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.observed old food on lexan inserts easily movable with wipe.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.faucet at handsink hard to turn on and off. Employees not using . Using 3 bay to wash hands.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at kitchen, observed sanitizer only at handsink, no soap available **Corrected On-Site**
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. At kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Per shelled boiled eggs no date marks **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.observed sausage ,sausage gravy and scrambled eggs at over 100 degrees F after 45 minutes cooling in tightly sealed plasticware. Corrected On Site.movee to larger containers and unsealeed lids put in freezer fo30 minutes to fast cool.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
11/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black debris on juice dispensing nozzles and above.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.precooked opened bag of sausage and opened 10lb tub of boiled eggs in reachin cooler not date labeled
7/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexan pans wet nested at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.air freshner at 3 bay Corrected On Site.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.in restroom used by employees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed 6 unlabeled spray bottles of various cleaners at 3 bay sink.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area.Observed employee foods stored with customer foods in rrachin Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested at dishrack
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.lexan pans over 3 bay Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • DISHES WET NESTED AT DRYING RACK - COS
  • OBSERVED OLD CRUMBS UNDER EQUIPMENT ON BUFFET LINE
  • OBSERVED OLD FOOD STUCK TO INTERIOR OF WASHED PANS DRYING ON RACK AT DISHWASH AREA. COS, RE-WASHED
  • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE PLATES NOT PROTECTED FROM ABOVE CONTAMINATION ON BUFFET. OBSERVED APPROX 6 INCH DARK HARI ON FOOD SURFACE OF UPPERMOST SINGLE SERICE PLATE ON BUFFET LINE. COS - PLATE DISCARED, NEW PLATES STORED UNDER PROTECTION
  • OUTDOOR DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. COS
7/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup ofold food debris and black crust on juice dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter on buffet held with ice packs,not maintaining 41 degrees F or colder Corrected On Site.moved to small reachin cooler on buffet line.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.thermometer in door of 1st reachin reading 30 degrees F. acual reading 39 degrees F
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.with egg and milk at kitchen
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
2/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served.observed boiled eggs in reachin cooler, container opened 10/26/10; should have been consumed or discarded by 11/1/10. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.observed opened commercially processed unshelled boiled eggs in reachin cooler. establishment using useby date on original container . after opening original package items must be date marked the date opened and used by 7 days. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.observed scrambled eggs and sausage gravy 1.5 hours cooling found at 79 and 88 degrees F respectively . sausage gravy in deep plastic bowel tightly covered and stacked over eggs. Corrected On Site. removed items to shallow lexan pan stired and loosely covered. placed into freezer. then moved to cooler when below 70 degrees F.
  • Critical. Stem type thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. the only available stem thermometer is cooking thermometer range 120 to 220. will not show temperature required when cooling or cold holding .
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. both coolers thermometers reading 6 to 10 degrees cooler than actual.
  • Critical. Thermometers not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.refrigerator thermometers reading 6 to 10 degrees coldErvthan actual, in both reachin coolers.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dirty rags blocking only handsink at kitchen Corrected On Site.
11/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.lexan pans wet nested at dishrack
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.observed staff drying dishes with cloth towel after washing Corrected On Site.
  • Drain cover(s) missing.pipe coming up frofloor at refrigerator in kitchen. not capped .
8/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Unshelled boiled eggs in liquid in reachin
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on juice dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with hard water deposits.on hot water dispenser
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.at kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing.IN KITCHEN AT REACHIN COOLER
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Observed nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.at 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Garbage in receptacles not protected from insects and rodents.dumpster lids not fitted properly
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.shelled boiled eggs in 1.5 gal bucket not date marked after opening.- Corrected On Site.discarded remaining eggs
  • Critical. Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all solied and/or cleaned items.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nested at dish dry aa
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet plastic containers inverted on solid surface-air cannot flow under to dry
  • Inadequate number of trash receptacles in establishment.-no conveniently located garbage receptcle at handsink Corrected On Site.
11/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
8/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/25/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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