Home2 Suites, Jacksonville
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
The Home2 Suites located at 13475 Ranch Rd, Jacksonville, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 16, 2026. This inspection identified 3 major and 5 minor violations, including food stored on the floor, soiled nonfood-contact surfaces, and an open dumpster lid, which was a repeat violation. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four scored evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area, case of plastic bottle water and case of grits stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet area, shelf under juice dispenser, cabinet shelves and drawers have build up of food residue/debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In kitchen area, case of cutlery kits stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen on dry storage shelves, multiple food containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink blocked by door, fan and cart. Employee moved items to allow access to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quat sanitizer in triple sink, no quat test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided certification for one employee thru ServSafe only. Also, employee present today hired over 60 days, no employee training completed.
53B-03-5
58
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator stated he has not taken exam yet, on-site manager since 7/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No proof could be provided for any food manager. Establishment still does not have a certified food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
90
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean bowls on top shelf in kitchen area. Bowls inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing and immediately placing in sanitizer without rinse step. Inspector coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Employee re-washed items in correct manner. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wet wiping cloth stored by dump sink in kitchen. Towel moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal stored on buffet line 123F. Oatmeal voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen blocked by oranges and cups.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 training records could be provided. **Warning**
53B-01-5
55
Violations — Apr 16, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Food stored on floor. In kitchen area, case of plastic bottle water and case of grits stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At buffet area, shelf under juice dispenser, cabinet shelves and drawers have build up of food residue/debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In kitchen area, case of cutlery kits stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen on dry storage shelves, multiple food containers not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In kitchen, handwash sink blocked by door, fan and cart. Employee moved items to allow access to handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quat sanitizer in triple sink, no quat test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided certification for one employee thru ServSafe only. Also, employee present today hired over 60 days, no employee training completed.
53B-03-5
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