Jax Airport Inn

1181 Airport Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32952

American

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Jax Airport Inn stretching back to 2022. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Jax Airport Inn on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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/ Manager not able to provide Certified Food Manager certificate. Operator can email certificate to inspector and inspection will be complied with no on-site visit. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to triple sinks, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room by public restroom, case of napkins stored on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At front desk area, unisex restroom missing door closer. Also, at laundry room restroom, door closer disconnected.

32-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In storage rooms next to public restroom, case of muffins and case of bottle water stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Mar 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hoses from housekeeping cleaning dispenser in handwash sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator using chlorine sanitizer, no test strips available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area, no towels or soap at handwash sink. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restroom doors in serving area.

32-04-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over black reach in cooler in serving area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed. Manager located license and states will post license. **Corrective Action Taken**

50-09-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in cabinet below reach in cooler on counter in serving area. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee salad stored in black reach in cooler in serving area. Salad removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No sign available. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Nov 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink near triple sink blocked by trash can. Can moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over reach in cooler in breakfast area.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items in reach in cooler. Employee lunch stored in buffet area. Manager instructed employee to remove food. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-49-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple opened employee drinks in reach in cooler. Manager states she will remove today. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jax Airport Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jax Airport Inn on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jax Airport Inn?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jax Airport Inn.

How does Jax Airport Inn compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Jax Airport Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Jax Airport Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Airport Inn have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jax Airport Inn 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 Jax Airport Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Airport Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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