ALOFT JACKSONVILLE AIRPORT
751 SKYMARKS DR, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-714-3800
Last inspected Nov 21, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler, case of raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes and cucumbers.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage room next to kitchen, container of dish rinse and case of potand pan detergent stored over case of deli paper.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink lacks easy access due to triple sink drain board and shelf unit. Not able to stand in front of sink, have to lean over shelves.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, diced chicken and chorizo prepared 2 days prior per employee, not dated.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate for C. Sanchez expired 6/30/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At storage room next to kitchen, deflection plate has black mold-like substance on back side of plate.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar in storage room, three tanks not secured. In storage room next to kitchen, one tank not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In storage room next to kitchen, ice bucket on rack not inverted.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At bar in storage room, wall behind soda rack soiled with syrup residue. In walk-in cooler, floor in beer storage area of cooler soiled with residue.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of Unbagged trash/debris on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. At buffet area in grab and go reach-in cooler, salads packaged on-site missing name of establishment and address, and yogurt parfaits missing product name, name of establishment and address.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, coffee filters on top of brewer not protected.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach-in freezer in storage room, bag of raw chicken stored over open bag of formed eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda gun has build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink lacks easy access due to cart and shelf unit. Not able to stand in front of sink, have to lean over shelves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwash sink has metal basket in sink. Employee removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate for C. Sanchez expired 6/30/2025.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar in storage room, one tank not secured.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in cooler, floor soiled. In kitchen, floor drains have build up. In storage room, standing water on floor by stand up if.
Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of shell eggs and multiple cases of juice in plastic bottles stored on floor.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of bagged and unbagged trash on ground in dumpster enclosure.
Open dumpster lid. One door open with bagged trash inside.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, coffee filters on top of brewer not protected.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. In boiler room, both certificates expired 3/6/2025. Jurisdiction numbers 098657 and 139281. Found one current certificate in binder in managers office, jurisdiction number 140542.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At coffee station in lobby area, cream (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated cream out for 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, cloth towel in handwash sink. Employee removed.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At bar, water filter has change date of 1/2022
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, employee drink on prep table. Drink moved.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Build up of unbagged trash and debris in ground in dumpster enclosure.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At buffet line, top plates in interior of microwaves have encrusted splatter residue.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, filters on top of brewer not protected. In kitchen, togo boxes on top shelf not inverted. At coffee station in lobby area, plastic drink lids not inverted. All items inverted/protected.
Jul 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee outside at arrival for inspection. Employee returned to kitchen and began working with clean equipment/utensils without washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen area, can of air freshener stored on top shelf of prep table, with single service items. Operator moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, milk and chorizo opened sometime yesterday, not dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen area, white cutting board on lower shelf of prep table has black stains.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen area, handwash sink has metal rack in handwash sink. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle with blue chemical not labeled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At bar, water filter has change date of 1/2022
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license available.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler has build up. Wall in storage room behind bar has soda residue, behind soda storage rack.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Unbagged trash on ground at dumpster enclosure. Also, multiple shopping carts outside dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In storage room behind kitchen, gaskets on stand up reach-in freezer soiled. At bar, gasket on 3 door under counter reach-in cooler, soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen area, coffee filters stored on shelf unprotected. In kitchen area, multiple stacks of togo containers on top shelf not inverted. Employee inverted.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee outside of kitchen went inside kitchen to prepare items, placed gloves on, but did not wash hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler, sausage and creamer 51F. Both items taken out of cooler for approximately 15 minutes. Items placed back into walk in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical oven cleaner stored on shelf below prep area next to clean containers. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board below prep table in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee could not find test strips. Test strips located.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs and allows guests to order undercooked. No consumer advisory present. Inspector emailed consumer advisory.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in storage area.
Food stored on floor. Plastic drink bottles and bags of food in walk in cooler. Plastic drink bottles in dry storage area.
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in bar area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In two door reach in freezer in back storage room, raw chicken stored over ready to eat ice cream. Items moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar with cleaning items stored inside. Items removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in bar area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, container of sausage and container of diced chicken prepared yesterday morning not dated. Manager asked employee to date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in back storage room. Bucket inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup in counter by single use syrup packets in kitchen. Cup moved and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, plastic water bottles on floor. Manager moved and stored bottles correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sink in kitchen area. Inspector emailed sign.
Paper towels used to line nonfood-contact shelves. For martini glasses in bar area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.