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SURESTAY BY BEST WESTERN

1181 AIRPORT RD, Jacksonville FL 32218 · 904-741-4000

Last inspected Jun 30, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2612999
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 25
APR 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jun 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
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/ Manager not able to provide Certified Food Manager certificate. Operator can email certificate to inspector and inspection will be complied with no on-site visit.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Jun 24, 2026 · Operator stated he has his but has not printed, not able to provide. Time Extended
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 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/ Manager not able to provide Certified Food Manager certificate. Operator can email certificate to inspector and inspection will be complied with no on-site visit.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to triple sinks, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At front desk area, unisex restroom missing door closer. Also, at laundry room restroom, door closer disconnected.
Basic/32-04-4
Food stored on floor. In storage rooms next to public restroom, case of muffins and case of bottle water stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room by public restroom, case of napkins stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hoses from housekeeping cleaning dispenser in handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area, no towels or soap at handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restroom doors in serving area.
Basic/32-04-4
Ceiling tile missing. Over black reach in cooler in serving area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed. Manager located license and states will post license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in cabinet below reach in cooler on counter in serving area. Dead roach discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee salad stored in black reach in cooler in serving area. Salad removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No sign available. Inspector emailed sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.