Fairfield Inn

450 Elderidge Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

American

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Fairfield Inn stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Orange Park facility scores 73, putting Fairfield Inn on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid in cabinet under handwash sink in kitchen. Manager identified as window cleaner.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.No paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. Manager replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle is missing on left bottom door refrigerator in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle for refrigerator on left side in kitchen is missing.

14-11-5

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed half and half (62F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (57F - Cold Holding). Per assistant manager, both were placed at the bar approximately 2 hours prior. Discussed with operator time as a public health control. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certified food manager for establishment. Observed one expired certificate on March 28, 2023. Another certificate, per assistant manager, she is unable to locate. Per assistant manager, only two employees work with food service. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels available at handwash sink in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used on freezer door and on three compartment sink sprayer.

14-71-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn.

How does Fairfield Inn compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?

Fairfield Inn most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.

Has Fairfield Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairfield Inn 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 Fairfield Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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