Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank

1201 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

American

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank has been inspected five times since 2022. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent dusty by ovens in kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under front counter in cabinet, with food build up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Peeling paint by dish machine

36-30-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. A couple of containers in cabinet, sugar and lemonade, labeled by employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02D-01-5

Oct 31, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handling dirty dishes in soak sink then he went to pick up plates with packet foods and condiments from buffet, explaining to him and he washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw bacon - open box on shelf above cooked potatoes, upright freezer, they sent the incorrect bacon, they usually have precooked

08A-17-6

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. No hinged lid for pecans and raisins, employee placed them under sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. He ordered them

16-62-1

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Mgr expired, he discarded his card, he did a food handling course instead of mgr certification

53A-03-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket in upright freezer by wall

23-03-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By entrance to kitchen

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Picking up open foods from buffet

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Picking up open foods from buffet

13-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in upright freezer

14-11-5

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink in kitchen, mgr placed one **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold on interior of ice bin

22-20-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank.

How does Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank 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 Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank is inspected around two times per year on average.

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