Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1201 Kings Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207Homewood 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.
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-02-5 · Warning Issued
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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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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).
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