AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN
16100 NW US HIGHWAY 441, Alachua FL 32615 · 386.462-3251
Last inspected Nov 25, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024
3 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018007517 | Feb 6, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in reach in cooler on buffet line opened 9/16/25 ago per person in charge, not date marked.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any food manager certificate provided.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink water 82F.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism on bathroom door in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in dining area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above handwash sink in kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filter lift uncovered on top of coffee machine.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed bowls during inspection.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water stored on top of reach-in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored next to three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Containers stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed containers.
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 sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for ware washing. No sanitizer available. Manager moved chlorine sanitizer from laundry room to kitchen.
No soap and hand towels provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in employee restroom.
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.