Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville

510 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32254
American
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat food items in reach in cooler in dish area. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs at temperatures of 81F in kitchen area in steamer unit. Person in charge stated ribs were cooked 2 hours prior and are discarded if not used by end of shift. Ribs were voluntarily discarded. Cooked ribs (81F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink at bar area. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink in dish area. All items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap with visible light shining through at rear exit through shared hallway. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Person in charge turned in cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: At callback observed 360 certified food manager training in progress. Person in charge stated will email inspector certificate by following day. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-29: At callback observed operator stating login for certified food manager test expired and has to pay for another course. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-16: At callback observed 360 certified food manager training in progress. Person in charge stated will email inspector certificate by following day. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: At callback observed no change. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
90
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 20 live flying insects around trash can left from night prior in center hallway between kitchen and bar. Person in charge moved trash can outside. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork chops and mac and cheese at temperatures of 81-111F stored on center prep table in heating unit. Heating unit had been turned off and employee stated food items were cooked 3.5 hours prior. Employee turned heating unit back on to a minimum temperature of 300F to reheat food items. Cooked pork chops, mac and cheese (81-111F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed test strips for quatanery ammonium but establishment uses chlorine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for food service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at any hand wash sink in kitchen area.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers of food items stored in hand wash sink connected to three compartment sink. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured CO2 tank stored in office for bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining top shelf of wire rack near not-in-use three compartment sink.
14-45-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed multiple sections of cove molding in disrepair throughout kitchen area.
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed large hole and large gap at bottom corner and under rear exit door with visible light shining through.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple holes in walls throughout kitchen area.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs at multiple hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
37
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mickey Mcksy expired 11-11-24 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: No current manager certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on top off ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Still sitting on top of soiled ice machine **Admin Complaint**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-07: Still no handwash signs **Admin Complaint**
31B-04-4
82
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen next to cooler/freezer combo. Hose bib in kitchen green hose **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Mickey Mcksy expired 11-11-24 **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink server station **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper on top off ice machine **Warning**
10-12-5
70
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam unit in kitchen, cooked sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Operator put cover over sausage and raised temperature. Retemp after 20 mins, 138F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated in reach in cooler. According to manager, milk was opened two days prior. Date marking added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash station of kitchen next to standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Two ceiling tiles above kitchen prep area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back door of kitchen leading to outside. Light visible. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles throughout kitchen cracked/disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to standing reach in freezer, hole in wall. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
58
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville.

How does Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Apm Inn and Suites Jacksonville is inspected around three times per year on average.