HOMEWOOD SUITES JACKSONVILLE DOWNTOWN SOUTHBANK
1201 KINGS AVE, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 9043966888
Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · 3 visits since October 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon - open box on shelf above cooked potatoes, upright freezer, they sent the incorrect bacon, they usually have precooked
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021004241 | Sep 14, 2020 | Jun 2, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty by ovens in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under front counter in cabinet, with food build up
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Peeling paint by dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. A couple of containers in cabinet, sugar and lemonade, labeled by employee
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee cleaned table then came to get a tray with muffins, explained to him and he washed hands
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. +400 ppm quat in bucket, test strip turned light blue, employee diluted it to 300ppm quat
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. For bucket
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee placed napkins, hand sink in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen, secured by employee
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in upright cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in kitchen, employee removed it
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Quat sanitizer dispenser
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder, in cabinet, labeled sugar by employee
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No hinged lid for pecans and raisins, employee placed them under sneeze guard
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handling dirty dishes in soak sink then he went to pick up plates with packet foods and condiments from buffet, explaining to him and he washed hands
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon - open box on shelf above cooked potatoes, upright freezer, they sent the incorrect bacon, they usually have precooked
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr expired, he discarded his card, he did a food handling course instead of mgr certification
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. He ordered them
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By entrance to kitchen
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Picking up open foods from buffet
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Picking up open foods from buffet
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen, mgr placed one
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in upright freezer by wall
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By entrance to 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.