Magnuson Hotel
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Magnuson Hotel seven times, with records going back to 2022. Magnuson Hotel was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Magnuson Hotel is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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/. Both expired Chirag Patel took test on 10/23/20 and Jiten Master took test on 6/18/15 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Manager on phone couldn't send picture to employee here, he'll email it to me as soon as he can, he said he had it **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink by triple sink, employee moved it **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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/. Both expired Chirag Patel took test on 10/23/20 and Jiten Master took test on 6/18/15 **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine, ran out of quat and will use chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink, employee brought napkins **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee could not find it **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pink solution by mop sink, employee labeled it air freshener **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In little black cooler by triple sink, yogurt in it, also in white upright cooler with milk in it **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Not closing all the way, lobby restroom
32-04-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Clean linens in bag on floor in triple sink room
21-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Old one
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in triple sink room, employee cleaned them up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelf above customer food in white upright cooler by triple sink
40-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Little black cooler has food build up inside, in triple sink room, also white upright cooler with food build up inside
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with to go lids on floor in triple sink room
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Plastic utensils, bowls and plates not inverted on self service counter
25-09-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Paper peeling off from wall by hand sink next to triple sink
36-30-4
33
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 68f waffle batter and 52f milk at front counter, no time no procedure, explained time as public health control procedure, emailed form, she wrote time **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by triple sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Cat by dining area, employee stated someone just dropped him off and they are getting a cage to take him, haven't come back to take him, employee enclosed the cat in front counter lodging area **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-22-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In restroom
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test strips are not working, the tip is white instead of orange, we tried them in a cup of sanitizer and didn't turn color and mine did
16-37-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Upright cooler
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee called manager sent motel one instead of food service
51-18-6
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handle on cold side in hand sink turns around and water doesn't come out **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
45
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water side handle in hand sink stock, unable to open it
29-09-4
Basic - Toilet leaking.
29-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
74
Apr 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-17: Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Magnuson Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Magnuson Hotel on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Magnuson Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “no probe thermometer provided to measure temperature” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Magnuson Hotel.
How does Magnuson Hotel compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Magnuson Hotel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Magnuson Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Magnuson Hotel have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Magnuson Hotel 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 Magnuson Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Magnuson Hotel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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