Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
5018 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South has accumulated 119 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.95 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed once on November 4, 2019 for no handwashing. Three disciplinary actions totaling $1,800 in fines have been issued. Handwashing violations and employee health reporting violations have been recurring findings, cited across multiple inspections including the most recent. Fire safety violations involving the absence of a hood suppression system for grease-laden cooking equipment were documented in 2024 and 2025. The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025 resulted in 24 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 4, 2019 for no handwashing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
6
violations / inspection
6 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
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019059003 | $800.00 | Nov 4, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2019008379 | $400.00 | Jan 11, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2017030119 | $600.00 | Jun 23, 2017 | Jacksonville |
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Operator has flat top grill in kitchen with no hood suppression system **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Operator has flat top grill in kitchen area used to prepare eggs & sausage patties with no hood suppression system
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 22, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville was last shut down on November 4, 2019 for no handwashing. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville are: Clean multi-use utensils, Handwashing procedures, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville had?
- Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville find?
- Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on August 22, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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 Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,800.00 in fines.
- How much has Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville been fined?
- Surestay Hotel by Best Western Jacksonville South in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $1,800.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) 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).
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