AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT GAINESVILLE
151 NW 14 ST, Gainesville FL 32603 · 3527921151
Last inspected Dec 1, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the juice machine nozzles have build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the bar hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the gauge for the dish wash machine only reaches 130°, when 2 hi temp thermometers read 150-158° during a test cycle. The 3 compartment sink is used for washing and sanitizing dishes.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water by the dish wash machine.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the soda nozzles is soiled.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 6-1-2025. Management produced digital documentation that the license was paid for in April. A refund was issued. Documentation was then shown digitally that it had been paid again 7-16-2025 with a late fee.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : James certificate expired in May 2025, and the retake has not yet posted to the ServSafe website.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 expired certificate, Annette.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed : apples out for self serve in the dining area, these are not wrapped.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed : the ice scoop at the bar is touching ice.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil in a squeeze bottle on the cook line, not labeled.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked chicken Dated 1-15-25, over 7 days.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions/have knowledge of releasing vacuum packed fish from the airless Environment(label on salmon references to remove from package prior to thawing.)pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: vacuum packed frozen salmon thawed in the walk-in cooler, still in an airless environment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the microwave in the dining area had an accumulation of food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: prepped marinara sauce in a reach-in cooler on the cook line, no date. MANAGER chose to discard.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed: in the kitchen the hand wash sink next to the juice machine, a pitcher was stored below the foam soap dispenser. The pitcher was moved to dish.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the reach-in freezer 2 employee drinks stored over guest food, not marked. The drinks were removed.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: a hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler was blocked by a chair. The chair was moved.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: on the first run of the hi-temp dish wash machine the temperature only reached 176°, according to the gauges on the dish wash machine.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lack of a consumer advisory denoting eggs are available undercooked on the food menu. Consumer advisory was emailed and will be posted.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the thermometer used today could not be operated to show/hold the surface temperature in the dish wash machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed: cases of canned food on the floor. Delivery was yesterday. The cans were placed on a shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the juice nozzles has dried accumulation.
Jan 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cream cheese on the buffet line, 67F, no time mark.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: sterno stored over straws on dry good shelving in the kitchen.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: 1 quart of liquid eggs and 1 quart of milk, open over 24 hours, no date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: dried debris on the juice nozzles.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of an irreversible temperature taking device for the hi temp dish wash machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the first hand wash sink in the kitchen. Towels were added.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 2 hi pressure tanks by the kitchen door, not secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dark foreign substance over the juice nozzles.
Aug 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed: a batch of chicken made today, with a lid sticker that reads 8-11-23. ALSO, a batch of chicken cooked today with a date sticker for 8-17-23. Dinner staff related that day shift specifically told them they cooked these 2 pans before leaving. New stickers that show todays date are being made.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the milk at the coffee station at 48F. The milk is in a vacuum carafe. Staff chose to discard.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed: chicken in the cook line drawer 54F. 10 minutes later, 54F. The covered chicken was moved to the walk-in freezer, uncovered, and then will be moved to the walk-in cooler to complete cooling. Lunch staff made the chicken prior to leaving this afternoon.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 3 pressurized tanks in the kitchen were not secured from accidental tipping over. All three were lashed to shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mobs over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried splash up.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.