Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1201 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Part of: Hilton Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

The Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank has received 21 inspections since 2016, accumulating 163 total violations—an average of 7.8 per inspection, significantly exceeding Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across the record, with employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, handwashing and hand/arm washing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and food contact surface violations documented repeatedly. Chemical storage violations have appeared in at least 3 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 20 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, proper hand/arm washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed with no further action required. An administrative complaint was recommended in October 2024 following identification of employee health reporting violations, and a warning was issued in October 2024 after 10 violations including high-priority employee health policy and chemical storage findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
163Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville last inspected?
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville had?
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville find?
Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.

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