Hampton Inn & Suites

19 South 2 Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 69, so Hampton Inn & Suites trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table next to 3 compartment sink, multiple spray bottle and jugs of cleaner stored directly next to clean wiping clothes.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in small room in kitchen used to rise coffee filter container. Employee removed filter from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior/exterior of coffee nozzles on buffet line soiled with residue build up.

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in small room in kitchen soiled with black mold-like substance.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee coffee mug on prep table in front of coffee containers. Employee removed drink from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on coffee maker in kitchen area. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in freezer and reach in cooler in kitchen near 3 compartment sink torn.

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in small room in kitchen soiled with food debris.

22-08-4

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. One new employee working today.

11-26-1

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both women's restrooms adjacent to dining area.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee gray back pack stored on dry storage shelf in kitchen next to case of chips.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Triple sink set up without rinse step.

16-16-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup without lid on prep counter by coffee area in kitchen. Cup discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 paid at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee maker parts stored on sink in bar area

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen turned off from under handsink, Turned on excessive dripping. Establishment states has work order **Corrective Action Taken**

27-16-4

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 flyer

11-27-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line, or wrapped, advised they can be washed and wrapped or placed a sign that states must wash before consumption

08B-15-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored sitting inside bucket, moved to dry **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn & Suites.

How does Hampton Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Hampton Inn & Suites most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

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

No. Recent inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hampton 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 Hampton Inn & Suites inspected?

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

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