SPRINGHILL SUITES
13550 AIRPORT CT, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-741-8002
Last inspected Sep 11, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
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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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator not able to provide written plan of items held on time at buffet. Establishment uses time frames, buffet available for 3 hours. Emailed manager DBPR form.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At buffet area, top plate in interior of microwave has splatter debris.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line, butter (66F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out 3 hours earlier and are returned to reach-in cooler at end of service.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, black cart in front of handwash sink. Employee stated cart just moved there, she moved cart.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator not able to provide written plan of items held on time at buffet. Establishment uses time frames, buffet available for 3 hours. Emailed manager DBPR form.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. At buffet line, apples not wrapped. Observed guest grab apples with bare hand.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted, expired 6/1/2024
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, backpack stored on case of single service cups.
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, handle on single door reach-in cooler broken.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen area, coffee filters on top of maker and on top of cabinet, not protected.
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2023Call 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training could be provided.
Jul 13, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line, butter pats, cream cheese, hard boiled eggs and shredded cheese 56F. All items placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. Items moved and stored in reach in cooler to cool.
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by cardboard box. Box moved.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit could be provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training could be provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored by dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit cup inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Fruit segregated and identified.
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.