ALACHUA INN
15920 NW US HWY 441, Alachua FL 32615
Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
JUN 24
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SEP 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024065293 | Aug 12, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach cleaner spray bottle stored with clean dishes. employee placed leach spray bottle on bottom shelf away from clean dishes
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler opened 12/3 per employee not date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet wiping cloth in kitchen handwash sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner advised that establishment does not have a food certified manager
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at itches handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for two employees. Inspector provided form and manage had employees sign the form
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees that handle food for the establishment do not have a food handler certificate
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach in cooler not identified stored above food served to the public
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Plastic cutlery on self service line all with food contact surface facing up. Employee inverted cutlery.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No food manager certificate available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training available.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet line washed but not wrapped.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License available expired June 2024
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer ice build up in kitchen
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small singles serve paper plates not inverted or protected. Plates inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand towels or hand washing sign in kitchen hand washing sink.
Aug 12, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification available.
Jun 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Packet of Goodys stored next to salt in cabinet. Manager discarded packet of Goodys.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification available.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Three compartment sink in disrepair.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over milk in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing pan in front counter hand washing sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front counter reach-in freezer.
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.