HAMPTON INN
1220 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904 280 9101
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect in buffet area that landed on napkins. Employee discarded napkins. 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 3 flying insects. 1 flying insect in buffet area that landed on napkins. Employee discarded napkins. 2 flying insects in kitchen area.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed containers containing oatmeal topping condiments without hinged lids in buffet. Inspector spoke to manager regarding sneeze guard for proper protection and or hinged lids.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed in buffet area apples as grab and go not wrapped. Employee removed apples to wash and wrap in kitchen.
Sep 10, 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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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/ Observed establishment without certified food manager.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/ Observed establishment without certified food manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing soap and water without label. Employee will place label on spray bottle.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Sep 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Call 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state employee training for some employees. Operator stated he was locked out of computer where certifications are located.
Jul 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 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 food manager certification for establishment. Operator stated all training certifications were in computer and he was locked out at this time.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of state employee training for some employees. Operator stated he was locked out of computer where certifications are located.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored in small reach in cooler located in breakfast buffet. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Manager stated food was restocked from main cooler this morning approximately 5 hours ago. Manger discard food. milk (52F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in front coffee station. Manager stated milk was taking out of the cooler approximately 4.5 hours ago. Manager discarded milk.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (52F - Cold Holding); yogurt (51F - Cold Holding); milk (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored in small reach in cooler located in breakfast buffet. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44F. Manager stated food was restocked from main cooler this morning approximately 5 hours ago. Manger discard food. See stop sale. milk (52F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature in front coffee station. Manager stated milk was taking out of the cooler approximately 4.5 hours ago. Manager discarded milk. See stop sale. cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs ambient temperature (44F - Cold Holding) stored in main reach in cooler located in kitchen next to reach in freezer. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 44.3F. Manager stated food was delivered and stored in cooler since yesterday but cooler door was left opened for a while earlier this morning. Employee moved food to reach in freezer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have quat test strips to check sanitizer solution.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water was turned off at hand wash sink on cook line. Manager turned on hot water
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing a hair restraint while handling/ preparing food in kitchen.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Main reach cooler on cook line has an ambient temperature of 44.3F and door gasket is torn. Small reach in cooler in breakfast buffet has an ambient temperature of 44F and ice buildup on coils.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pastry/ bread tong not properly stored in breakfast buffet. Suggested to manager to store tong facing down in a close container.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored inside main reach in cooler on cook line next to food to be serve to the public. Employee removed drinks from cooler.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood food storing shelves not sealed in food storage room located on the 4th floor.
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.