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ELEMENT BY WESTIN JACKSONVILLE BEACH

208 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904-435-2260

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2615983
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine in disrepair not in use. Establishment will use manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
Basic/22-20-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in dining area Butter packets (47F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese packets (52F - Cold Holding). Butter packets and cream cheese packets stored in container submerged in ice half way. Inspector spoke to manager regarding items would need to be submerged further in ice or place less in containers. Manager removed items and placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on table near coffee machines. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelet and watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine in disrepair not in use. Establishment will use manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 3, 2024 · Observed High temperature Dish Machine at 231F. Admin Complaint
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine in disrepair not in use. Establishment will use manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case Of single service cups stored on floor of dry storage area. Manager picked up and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked eggs on prep table held on time control without time mark. Chef placed time on time sheet as eggs were brought out at 6am.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Chef stated it was sanitizer and they use a different brand. Employee discarded spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Basic/42-01-4
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager was able to place label on spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee food stored on storage rack. Observed employee drink stored on shelf above food preparation. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager provided hand washing sign for employee hand sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.