Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

1201 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Overview

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank, a 22-seat hotel food service establishment, averaged 3.8 violations per inspection across 18 inspections between 2021 and 2025, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations appeared in multiple recent inspections, including the most recent on October 28, 2025, which also cited improper chemical storage. Chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly across inspections from 2023 through 2025. Additional recurring findings included improper cooking temperatures, food contact surface violations, and shell stock handling issues. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation in October 2024 documented a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone, a repeat violation previously cited. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it cited four basic violations including employee health policy and chemical storage issues.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
69Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 3.8 violations / inspection 3.8 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

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
5--2021004241 $200.00 Sep 14, 2020 Miami (Doral)

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates expired 10/18/19 - From follow-up inspection 2021-01-27: No change **Time Extended**

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificates expired 10/18/19
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville last inspected?
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville had?
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville find?
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Homewood Suites 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville been fined?
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Homewood Suites by Hilton Jacksonville Downtown Southbank (2020-2021).

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