HAMPTON INN & SUITES
19 SOUTH 2 STREET, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904 491-4911
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler in kitchen, milk (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated milk was probably out for a little bit while they filled buffet milk holders and then put back into cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in small room in kitchen area soiled with mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler torn.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on shelves in gaskets in reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of white reach in cooler soiled with liquid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vent on wall behind prep table in kitchen soiled with dust buildup up.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table next to 3 compartment sink, multiple spray bottle and jugs of cleaner stored directly next to clean wiping clothes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior/exterior of coffee nozzles on buffet line soiled with residue build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in small room in kitchen used to rise coffee filter container. Employee removed filter from handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in small room in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee coffee mug on prep table in front of coffee containers. Employee removed drink from table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on coffee maker in kitchen area. Employee removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen near 3 compartment sink torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in small room in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. One new employee working today.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both women's restrooms adjacent to dining area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup without lid on prep counter by coffee area in kitchen. Cup discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gray back pack stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen next to case of chips.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Triple sink set up without rinse step.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certifications are expired.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 paid at time of inspection
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 flyer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee maker parts stored on sink in bar area
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen turned off from under handsink, Turned on excessive dripping. Establishment states has work order
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.