SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
465 N 1 ST, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250 · 904.246.6160
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ware washing. 2 flying insects in bar area.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Cajun ranch made with butter milk dated 3-15-2026, Corn Elote dated 3-5-2026. See stop sale.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 1 flying insect near walk-in cooler. 1 flying insects near high temp dish machine. 2 flying insects near produce storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed in kitchen equipment stored in soiled with debris in plastic container. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting near high temp dish machine. Manager removed to allow to dry properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed on cook line drawer cooler gasket torn.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer open food boxes stored on floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over food storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in drawer gaskets under grill area soiled with food debris. Observed stand alone cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance near ware washing area. Observed refrigeration fan guards located in walk in cooler dusty.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go containers stored on floor at entrance of kitchen.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects near ware washing. 2 flying insects in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in buffet area Butter packets (50F - Cold Holding). Employee stated butter is placed in iced container and held cold. Employee stated the butter packets were placed on bar at 6:30am. Employee removed and placed butter packets in walk in cooler and replaced with butter packets from walk in cooler in new ice container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large container of rice with pan without handle used to dispense food. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler bucket of pickles stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cut avocado with sticker still on stored in reach in cooler located on cook line.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat breakfast sandwiches located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on floor. Ice bags in walk in freezer stored on floor. Loaf of bread in walk in freezer stored on floor. Plastic containers of cooking oil stored on floor located on cooking line. Bucket containing pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager will have items removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple single service boxes stored on floor of storage room. Manager will have employee remove and store properly.
Sep 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed business license expired 6-1-2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked egg at 59F on prep counter. Manager stated eggs are brought out of walk in cooler thawed and then placed in oven to heat up. Manager placed in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed jug of milk without date mark. Manager stated milk was opened 3 days prior. Manager placed date on milk.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in 1st floor bar area. Manager removed and discarded from premises.
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. Observed employee unenclosed drink stored on prep table. Observed employee bottled water stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on clean dry storage rack. Manager removed and placed in dish area
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor of dry storage area. Observed bottled water stored on floor of office. Manager removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups and lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed packets of cream cheese being held at 63F in breakfast bar. Manager had them place in fresh ice bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near ware washing area. Manager provided paper towels for hand washing station.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry near ware washing area. Manager removed and stored the mop properly.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs stored over mixed greens in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler house made jalapeño ranch dated 10-13-2023. Queso dated 10-30-2023, cut pineapple dated 10-17-2023, tomato sauce taken from can placed in container dated 10-17-2023, Garlic Parmesan butter dated 10-17-2023. See stop sale.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dish machine at 156F. Operator will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager was able to get dish machine to work properly. Took second temperature at 161F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank in back room not secured.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board deeply grooved on cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored in single service storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and placed in ware washing area.
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.