Fairfield Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Fairfield Inn & Suites has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Jacksonville Beach restaurants, the typical score is 73; Fairfield Inn & Suites is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table Cooked sausage (65F - Cold Holding). Employee placed sausage back in stand alone cooler and. Observed on buffet counter Salsa Verda (56F - Cold Holding); Salsa (55F - Cold Holding); Boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated salsa and eggs are held cold in ice bucket and at the end of service placed in stand alone cooler. Employee removed and placed in stand alone cooler and placed new salsa and eggs with new ice container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Still the same at callback . **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table Cooked sausage (65F - Cold Holding). Employee placed sausage back in stand alone cooler and. Observed on buffet counter Salsa Verda (56F - Cold Holding); Salsa (55F - Cold Holding); Boiled eggs (55F - Cold Holding). Employee stated salsa and eggs are held cold in ice bucket and at the end of service placed in stand alone cooler. Employee removed and placed in stand alone cooler and placed new salsa and eggs with new ice container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bread stored in employee hand sink. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen spinach egg and cheese quiche on prep table to thaw. Employee will place quiche in stand alone cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing on cook line.
36-36-4
64
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets on. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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 Cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Salsa (56F - Cold Holding); Whipped butter (56F - Cold Holding) on buffet counter. Employee placed back in stand alone cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
70
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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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. Certified manager has no knowledge of big 6 foodborne illnesses. Reviewed with manager and email her big 6 handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwash sink on cook line. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Manager did not provided proof of employee knowledge of reporting agreement. Reviewed with manager and emailed her employee reporting agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing peroxide solution not labeled on counter near kitchen entrance
41-17-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fairfield Inn & Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fairfield Inn & Suites on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fairfield Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fairfield Inn & Suites.
How does Fairfield Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Fairfield Inn & Suites most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Fairfield Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fairfield Inn & Suites have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fairfield Inn & Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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