HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
1200 AIRPORT ROAD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904.421.5000
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In kitchen area, employee washed and rinsed knife, them placed in knife block without sanitizing knife. Operator spoke to employee.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In right side reach-in freezer, case of raw sausage links stored over open case of egg omelettes. Operator moved sausage to bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink. Soap supplied during inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In men's restroom, paper towels not dispensing. Operator changed batteries to fix.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine not in use, interior soiled with debris.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster enclosure, unbagged trash and leaves on ground in enclosure.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At buffet reach-in cooler, no ambient thermometer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of door on ice machine soiled, ice machine not in use. At buffet coffe machines, plates above nozzles soiled with residue.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At buffet line, single service plates not inverted. Operator inverted plates.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. In kitchen area, wood knife block in use.
Aug 6, 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
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In lower cabinet by sinks, unlabeled spray bottle. Employee stated she is not sure what is in bottle, she discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At hallway storage shelf, employee drink on shelf with single service items. Employee moved drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen, exterior of ice machine door soiled. Ice machine currently not in use. At buffet, pate above nozzles on juice dispenser has build up. Employee cleaned.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open with trash inside.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection 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. In hallway to kitchen, pipe glue and Lysol spray on shelf over togo bags. Employee had items moved.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. spray bottle (benzenesulfonic)- no test kit available.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has high temp dish machine, no testing device available.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator not able to find last report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet, plate above nozzles on juice dispenser has build up. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Both lids open with bagged trash.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At hallway to kitchen, mop stored in mop bucket wringer.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in two compartment sink in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for sanitizer bucket.
No handwash sink for employees. Only hand washing sink available is inoperable. Establishment is waiting for parts to repair broken pipe. Maintenance states parts should be arriving today.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available for high temperature dish machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee states she washes dishes in two compartment sink and sink is not properly completing all three steps of proper ware washing. Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple yellow wiping cloths on counter in kitchen.
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.