TRU BY HILTON
4142 PERIMETER INDUSTRIAL PKWY W, Jacksonville FL 32219 · 904.865.0050
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 4 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
MAY 25
APR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed by triple sink in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles of all coffee containers soiled with residue. Also, at buffet line nozzles/around nozzles on juice machine soiled with residue.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf above 3 compartment sink, spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled. Employee stated she will labeled bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse on dry storage shelf on top of/next to boxes of food items.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front desk soiled with food debris.
May 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. 1 live flying insect observed by triple sink in kitchen area.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In reach in cooler in kitchen, one raw shelled egg stored with broken shell. Employee discarded egg in trash.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line, oatmeal (125F - Hot Holding). Employee pulled oatmeal off buffet line and brought to kitchen to bring up in temperature.
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. Employee at time of inspection unable to provide training records for employees in food service area. Employee called manager and was informed only managers can access training information. Provided email address to manager who is going to be sending over proof of training.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. On buffet line, bowl of apples not wrapped for customer self serve.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed currently expired June 1, 2024.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Multiple bags of garbage around dumpster on ground.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at front counter has build up of food debris.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Operator states that will obtain one today.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit for triple sink/buckets. No heat strips/irreversible temperature gauge for dish machine. Operator states he will contact chemical company to obtain.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink in kitchen. Inspector emailed sign.
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.