FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES - JACKSONVILLE WEST
561 CHAFFEE POINT BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32221 · 904.693.4400
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 9 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used for scooping in dried grits in dry storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door handle in disrepair on reach in cooler door closest to kitchen entrance.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed stacks of coffee filters with no protective coverings next to coffee machine. Person in charge put filters in container with a lid.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food management certifications. Person in charge stated they were already signed up for class and was waiting to for date.
Jun 25, 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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food management certifications. Person in charge stated they were already signed up for class and was waiting to for date.
May 23, 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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food management certifications. Person in charge stated they were already signed up for class and was waiting to for date.
May 6, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food management certifications. Person in charge stated they were already signed up for class and was waiting to for date.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker on non-chemical side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris build up in toaster on front counter. Person in charge cleaned toaster.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge unable to provide proof of any certified food management certifications. Person in charge stated they were already signed up for class and was waiting to for date.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair at side of three compartment sink.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed clear tape being used to repair oven door on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on wire rack next to food items by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed cell phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed; gasket in disrepair on reach in cooler closest to dry storage area. Door handle in disrepair on reach in cooler closest to kitchen entrance.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food items stored on floor in dry storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed missing light shield for light bulbs in dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of to go cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
May 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager of kitchen, who was hired over 30 days, did not have certified food manager certification. Manager stated she is currently taking the class.
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. No proof of employee training of any kind.
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. Employee who was hired two days ago did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided operator DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in kitchen, paper towels dispenser not dispensing. Manager supplied paper towels.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At hand wash station in kitchen, soap dispenser not dispensing. Manager supplied hand wash soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with customer food in dry storage room next to kitchen. Manager removed personal belongings.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go bowls on ground in dry storage room next to kitchen. Manager removed from ground.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters sitting on top of coffee maker not inverted. Manager inverted.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at triple sink leaking when turned off.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop was not stored to dry properly. Manager inverted mop to dry properly.
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.