Best Western Oceanfront

305 1 St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-6908

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Best Western Oceanfront has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Best Western Oceanfront is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding). Employee stated was out of cooler earlier. Employee placed in freezer to quickly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.

13-07-4

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Manager will store the mop properly to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not air drying properly. Manager stored op properly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in kitchen area. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No manager certificate provided. ( manager certificate expired 03/13/2023) **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Manager does not know all big 6 Foodborn illnesses. Reviewed with manager and emailed her big 6 handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager does not know all food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed her allergen handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

53A-16-4

Intermediate - 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. Establishment does not have a written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed her clean up plan handout. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in bottom of reach in freezer located in kitchen area

14-69-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Oceanfront last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Oceanfront on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Oceanfront?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Oceanfront.

How does Best Western Oceanfront compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?

Best Western Oceanfront most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.

Has Best Western Oceanfront's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best Western Oceanfront have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Western Oceanfront means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Best Western Oceanfront inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Oceanfront is inspected around two times per year on average.

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