Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville Beach average 73, so Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical dish machine at 0 ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Still the same at callback 3-13-2026 callback. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 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 sour cream (50F - Cold Holding); Milk (45F - Cold Holding) Cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Cooler has Ambient temperature of 44F. Cooler has multiple boxes and large containers in stand alone cooler. Manager will re organize cooler to place TCS items at the top of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offering beef under cooked without consumer advisory . Inspector will provide copy of Consumer Advisory Report. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed walls and ceiling tiles dusty in kitchen area. Observed ceiling tile missing in kitchen near warehouse washing.
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler deeply grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on food cart next to tea bags. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in stand alone cooler Pancake batter (59F - Cold Holding). Manager stated Pancake batter made and placed in cooler from yesterday. See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Pancake batter (59F - Cold Holding); Milk (55F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated Pancake batter made and placed in cooler from yesterday. See stop sale Manager removed all TCS foods from cooler and placed in walk-in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 47F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table located in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cooking oil on floor of kitchen. Observed case of chicken stored on floor of walk I freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
52
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Milk (56F - Cold Holding); Butter (50F - Cold Holding) in stand alone cooler. Employee stated the stainless pans may block air flow. Employee removed and stored in freezer to cool quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box of cutlery stored on top of hand sink at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Observed Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of Big 6 Foodborne Illnesses. Inspector will provide copy of Big 6 Foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight Food Allergens. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-16-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in kitchen. Observed ceiling tiles with damage located in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored throughout kitchen on preparation tables. Manager had employees remove and store properly. **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. Observed employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Manager had employee remove and store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of coffee stored on floor at the end of cook line. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed door gasket of flip top cooler soiled located in kitchen.
23-03-4
50
Apr 17, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2022
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored over opened container of hotdogs in main sandwich cooler. Employee properly separated food. Opened container of raw breaded fish stored over bag of cooked chicken in stand alone reach in freezer at the end of the cook line. Employee properly separated food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus made in house date marked 12/2 in main sandwich cooler. Employee verified 12/2 was the date hummus was prepared. Food not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Employee discarded food. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 rodent droppings found inside the tiki bar near soda boxes and underneath the three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender handling a slice of orange with bare hands for a costumer drink. Employee hands were cleaned and no cross contamination was observed. Reviewed policy with employee and manager **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Found approximately 8 flying insects near soda boxes inside tiki bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Undercooked burgers are offered, and menu does not have a consumer advisory nor there is a posted consumer advisory sign at the tiki bar where guest can order food from. Manager posted sign in tiki bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus prepared onsite not date marked. Employee stated hummus was prepared on Monday, hummus stored in sandwich cooler. Employee date marked hummus **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront.
How does Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/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 Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront is inspected around four times per year on average.
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