HAMPTON INN JACKSONVILLE DOWNTOWN
1331 PRUDENTIAL DR, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-396-7770
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 36 points off where it started.
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. Emailed one
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped tongs in sanitizer only that she just washed, explained to her and she placed them back in sanitizer
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container for brown sugar, almonds and dried berries, have label with shoes, explained to employee
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f boiled eggs at buffet counter, employee wrote them on 4 hrs procedure, time frame
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117f potatoes, employee added them to 4 hrs procedure, time frame,
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above clean linens, in cabinet, employee rearranged
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter, employee stated it's fabuloso
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On brown sugar and dry berries, in cabinet at front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above packs with craisins, shelf by front counter/office, employee rearranged
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink, container under it, employee stated someone is fixing it today
Oct 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 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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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/. Only manager is expired, Sharon Kates took test on 4-9-19
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed only coffee holder for machine, explained to her
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, cream cheese, etc
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46-50f milk, butter, cream cheese on upright cooler at 44f, overnight, 60f butter in upright cooler in storage, overnight, stop sale, 60f waffle butter, cream cheese, at front counter, employee wrote times and wrote them in procedure
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. No time written and last page of procedure is lost to see if they have a time frame or not, employee wrote times on
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to coffee bags in cabinet, kitchen, employee moved it,
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. Emailed one
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/. Only manager is expired, Sharon Kates took test on 4-9-19
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under counter, in cabinet, kitchen, cleaner per employee
Ceiling tile missing. A couple missing in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food, in cooler, employee rearranged it
Food stored on floor. Water bottles and coffee beads in boxes in storage area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in box on floor, in storage area
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Topping in open containers at front counter self service, also cups with waffle batter with deli paper on top, they need sneeze guard or hinged lids, employee removed them
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. Emailed one
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Has times on log but not procedure for butter, cream cheese, waffle batter
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar and chocolate chips in cabinets, front counter
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Working with open foods
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Too many filters on top of coffee machine
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.