APM INN AND SUITES JACKSONVILLE
510 LANE AVE S, Jacksonville FL 32254
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 live flying insects around trash can left from night prior in center hallway between kitchen and bar. Person in charge moved trash can outside.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2014053226 | Dec 9, 2014 | Mar 10, 2015 | $450 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler in dish area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs at temperatures of 81F in kitchen area in steamer unit. Person in charge stated ribs were cooked 2 hours prior and are discarded if not used by end of shift. Ribs were voluntarily discarded. Cooked ribs (81F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink at bar area. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in dish area. All items were removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through at rear exit through shared hallway.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned in cold running water.
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service.
Dec 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service.
Oct 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service.
Oct 13, 2025Administrative 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 found Observed approximately 20 live flying insects around trash can left from night prior in center hallway between kitchen and bar. Person in charge moved trash can outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork chops and mac and cheese at temperatures of 81-111F stored on center prep table in heating unit. Heating unit had been turned off and employee stated food items were cooked 3.5 hours prior. Employee turned heating unit back on to a minimum temperature of 300F to reheat food items. Cooked pork chops, mac and cheese (81-111F - Hot Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers of food items stored in hand wash sink connected to three compartment sink. Employee removed items.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips for quatanery ammonium but establishment uses chlorine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at any hand wash sink in kitchen area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank stored in office for bar.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining top shelf of wire rack near not-in-use three compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple sections of cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large hole and large gap at bottom corner and under rear exit door with visible light shining through.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at multiple hand wash sink in kitchen.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 small household fryers being used to cook food items on center prep table in kitchen. Person in charge stated fryers are in use and center prep table is not under a hood suppression system.
Jul 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mickey Mcksy expired 11-11-24
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on top off ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink server station
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small table fryers not under hood system
May 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to cooler/freezer combo. Hose bib in kitchen green hose
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mickey Mcksy expired 11-11-24
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on top off ice machine
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink server station
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small table fryers not under hood system
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam unit in kitchen, cooked sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Operator put cover over sausage and raised temperature. Retemp after 20 mins, 138F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated in reach in cooler. According to manager, milk was opened two days prior. Date marking added.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash station of kitchen next to standing reach in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles above kitchen prep area in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door of kitchen leading to outside. Light visible.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked/disrepair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to standing reach in freezer, hole in wall.
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.