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FAIRFIELD INN

450 ELDERIDGE AVE, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.278.7442

Last inspected Sep 16, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2001149
Grade history
SEP 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired June 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired June 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Employee replenished towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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 contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Yaneisy, hired approximately three months ago.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apples not wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around juice nozzles is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Manager replenished towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet under handwash sink in kitchen. Manager identified as window cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment in poor repair. Handle is missing on left bottom door refrigerator in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Handle for refrigerator on left side in kitchen is missing.
Basic/14-11-5

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.