Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

525 Chaffee Pt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221

Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville operates a 22-seat hotel food service facility with a history of recurring handwashing and employee health violations. The facility has been inspected 28 times since January 2016, accumulating 127 total violations and averaging 4.5 violations per inspection. An emergency closure was issued on December 11, 2019 for no warewashing facilities. Handwashing and handwashing procedures violations have appeared in at least 5 inspections, including the most recent inspection on October 15, 2025. Employee health policy violations were cited twice in that same October 2025 inspection. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. Recent inspections show variable compliance: the June 25, 2025 callback inspection found zero violations and achieved compliance, but the April 25, 2025 routine inspection drew 4 violations and an administrative complaint recommendation, and the March 24, 2023 inspection documented 8 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, proper hand/arm washing, food in good condition, and consumer advisory. The October 15, 2025 inspection was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: December 11, 2019 for no warewashing facilities.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
127Violations
1Closures
$1,000in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville
DateReasonReopened
No Warewashing Facilities 17:02:00

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2020000157 $800.00 Dec 11, 2019 Miami (Doral)
5--2019020937 $200.00 Jan 14, 2019 Miami (Doral)

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 14 inspections57 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville last inspected?
Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville last shut down?
Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville was last shut down on December 11, 2019 for no warewashing facilities. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Proper cooking temps.
How many health inspections has Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville had?
Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville find?
Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 15, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
Yes, Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville been fined?
Best Western Cecil Field Inn & Suites in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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