MAGNUSON HOTEL
2228 PHILLIPS HWY, Jacksonville FL 32207 · 904-396-4090
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 68f waffle batter and 52f milk at front counter, no time no procedure, explained time as public health control procedure, emailed form, she wrote time
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yogurt (49F-50F - Cold Holding) in small black fridge. Observed fridge overstocked with yogurt, not allowing air to flow. Operator stated yogurts placed in earlier this morning. Operator removed yogurts and placed in nearby fridge to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed underside of juice machine around nozzles at breakfast bar area soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator replenished paper towels.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed paperwork not filled out for decanter of milk and waffle batter in machine at breakfast bar using Time as a Public Health Control. Person in charge stated milk and waffle batter discarded at end of breakfast before the 4 hours.. Breakfast is from 6a-9a. Had person in charge start to fill in paperwork during this inspection
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee food safety handling training certificates expired in March 2026.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with sealed sleeves of single use bowls stored on floor in back room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in a manner to not allow mop to properly dry.
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Observed red gas container filled with gas stored in back storage room of kitchen area.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 7, 2026Call 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/. Both expired Chirag Patel took test on 10/23/20 and Jiten Master took test on 6/18/15
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink by triple sink, employee moved it
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/. Both expired Chirag Patel took test on 10/23/20 and Jiten Master took test on 6/18/15
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine, ran out of quat and will use chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee brought napkins
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not find it
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink solution by mop sink, employee labeled it air freshener
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Not closing all the way, lobby restroom
Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens in bag on floor in triple sink room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in triple sink room, employee cleaned them up
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in white upright cooler by triple sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In little black cooler by triple sink, yogurt in it, also in white upright cooler with milk in it
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Little black cooler has food build up inside, in triple sink room, also white upright cooler with food build up inside
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go lids on floor in triple sink room
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plastic utensils, bowls and plates not inverted on self service counter
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paper peeling off from wall by hand sink next to triple sink
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 68f waffle batter and 52f milk at front counter, no time no procedure, explained time as public health control procedure, emailed form, she wrote time
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips are not working, the tip is white instead of orange, we tried them in a cup of sanitizer and didn't turn color and mine did
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Cat by dining area, employee stated someone just dropped him off and they are getting a cage to take him, haven't come back to take him, employee enclosed the cat in front counter lodging area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In restroom
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold side in hand sink turns around and water doesn't come out
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler
No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee called manager sent motel one instead of food service
Oct 18, 2023Inspection 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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water side handle in hand sink stock, unable to open it
Toilet leaking.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.