Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
53 Jefferson Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Express in Jacksonville operated under Risk Level 1 (highest risk category) with 21 inspections documenting 63 total violations between 2023 and December 2025, averaging 3 violations per inspection. The facility's record shows escalating enforcement action in recent months. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 4 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended — a formal escalation step. The preceding November 5 inspection cited 6 violations including two high-priority bare hand contact violations, with an extension granted pending compliance. An August 26 inspection was more severe, documenting 14 violations including multiple high-priority bare hand contact, parasite destruction, and proper handwashing violations, resulting in a warning issued. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, with bare hand contact violations cited in August and November 2025, proper handwashing violations documented in May and August 2024 and February 2023, and employee health reporting violations cited in May 2024. No emergency closures are on record, but the pattern of recurring high-priority violations combined with recent administrative complaint recommendation indicates ongoing compliance challenges.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville had?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville find?
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on June 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jax East in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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