Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee dipped tongs in sanitizer only that she just washed, explained to her and she placed them back in sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-50-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Container for brown sugar, almonds and dried berries, have label with shoes, explained to employee
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f boiled eggs at buffet counter, employee wrote them on 4 hrs procedure, time frame **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 117f potatoes, employee added them to 4 hrs procedure, time frame, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap above clean linens, in cabinet, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter, employee stated it's fabuloso **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf above packs with craisins, shelf by front counter/office, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On brown sugar and dry berries, in cabinet at front counter
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under triple sink, container under it, employee stated someone is fixing it today
29-11-4
37
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only manager is expired, Sharon Kates took test on 4-9-19 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Scheduled for tomorrow **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter, cream cheese, etc **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed only coffee holder for machine, explained to her
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time written and last page of procedure is lost to see if they have a time frame or not, employee wrote times on **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner next to coffee bags in cabinet, kitchen, employee moved it, **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 46-50f milk, butter, cream cheese on upright cooler at 44f, overnight, 60f butter in upright cooler in storage, overnight, stop sale, 60f waffle butter, cream cheese, at front counter, employee wrote times and wrote them in procedure **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Only manager is expired, Sharon Kates took test on 4-9-19 **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under counter, in cabinet, kitchen, cleaner per employee
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. A couple missing in kitchen
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above customer food, in cooler, employee rearranged it **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles and coffee beads in boxes in storage area
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters in box on floor, in storage area
25-05-4
27
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
50
Nov 18, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. carton liquid eggs (49F - Cold Holding); butter (50F - Cold Holding) food items stored in refrigerator in storage area. Per employee food items are at 41F at the start of breakfast 6am
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow solution stored on white first aid box mounted on wall
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with a black mold like substance in kitchen area
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown?
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 Downtown.
How does Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn Jacksonville Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.
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