BEST WESTERN CECIL FIELD INN & SUITES
525 CHAFFEE PT BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904-265-7759
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
APR 25
OCT 25
▼ IMPROVING
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020000157 | Dec 11, 2019 | Jan 31, 2020 | $800 |
| 5--2019020937 | Jan 14, 2019 | May 15, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened 2 days prior with no date marking when it was opened.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oatmeal discarded in hand wash sink by kitchen entrance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ready to eat egg and sausage thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Employee placed frozen food items in standing reach in cooler across from sink.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide any proof of employee food handler training and has only 2 total employees hired over 60 days employed at this establishment
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof of form employee and has only 2 total employees hired over 60 days employed at this establishment. Provided blank form
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In entire kitchen and dry storage area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water stain on ceiling tile in kitchen area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In glass reach in cooler in buffet area
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinets above triple sinks, cases of sanitizer stored above single service items and salt packets.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No procedure available.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge not able to provide certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in Charge not able to provide certification.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in Charge not able to provide proof.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, missing covered receptacle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored on counter next to microwave.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in glass door reach-in cooler at buffet line.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. In men's restroom, urinal has out of order sign.
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.