Springhill Suites
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Springhill Suites has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Springhill Suites is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator not able to provide written plan of items held on time at buffet. Establishment uses time frames, buffet available for 3 hours. Emailed manager DBPR form. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At buffet area, top plate in interior of microwave has splatter debris.
22-08-4
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At buffet line, butter (66F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out 3 hours earlier and are returned to reach-in cooler at end of service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, black cart in front of handwash sink. Employee stated cart just moved there, she moved cart. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator not able to provide written plan of items held on time at buffet. Establishment uses time frames, buffet available for 3 hours. Emailed manager DBPR form.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. At buffet line, apples not wrapped. Observed guest grab apples with bare hand.
08B-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment has expired license posted, expired 6/1/2024
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen, backpack stored on case of single service cups.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, handle on single door reach-in cooler broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen area, coffee filters on top of maker and on top of cabinet, not protected.
25-06-4
52
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training could be provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-14: Training records still not present. Manager ordered training booklets. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet line, butter pats, cream cheese, hard boiled eggs and shredded cheese 56F. All items placed into service approximately 2.5 hours prior. Items moved and stored in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemical cleaner stored by dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink blocked by cardboard box. Box moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test kit could be provided.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6/1/2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Three employee drinks on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit cup inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Fruit segregated and identified. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
45
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for two compartment sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, butter, eggs, yogurt, and cream cheese 49F. All items placed in cooler approximately 2.5 hours prior. All items moved to another reach in cooler to cool. Ambient air temperature in this cooler was showing 49F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green chemical cleaner stored near dish machine in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets in front buffet area. Cabinets below coffee station near dining area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave in dining area for guest use is cracked/rusted. Handle for reach in cooler in kitchen is cracked.
14-11-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Springhill Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Springhill Suites on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Springhill Suites?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Springhill Suites.
How does Springhill Suites compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Springhill Suites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Springhill Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Springhill Suites have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Springhill Suites 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 Springhill Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Springhill Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.
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