Fairfield Inn & Suites

1300 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

American

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Fairfield Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Fairfield Inn & Suites on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen reach-in cooler, sausage (50F - Cold Holding). Door opened during breakfast. Sausage stored on bottom shelf, cooler is full with items on upper shelves reducing air flow to bottom of cooler.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, plastic container and tray stored in handwash sink. Employee removed items from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen, open case of oats stored on floor. Oats moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster with bagged trash inside.

33-16-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At buffet, paper coffee filters stored on top of brewer with no protection.

25-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, employee drink on counter. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, cell phone on counter. Employee moved phone. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Nov 7, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and phone on prep counter in kitchen.

40-06-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open drink cup on shelf over prep area in kitchen. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single use plates on floor in kitchen. Plates moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Towel under microwave in kitchen. Unsealed wood shelf below sink in kitchen. Towel removed. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-47-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairfield Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn & Suites on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn & Suites.

How does Fairfield Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Fairfield Inn & Suites most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Fairfield Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairfield Inn & Suites have averaged around seven 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 & Suites 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 & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn & Suites is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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