BAYMONT INN & SUITES
6901 NW 4 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32607 · 352.278.9003
Last inspected Aug 28, 2025 · 4 visits since February 2024
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3 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in buffet reach-in cooler: yogurt (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated yogurt placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese at 46F in reach in cooler on Buffet line. Ambient Temperature of reach in cooler 51.1F. Cream cheese was in reach in cooler for 3 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with chemicals stored on top shelf above clean crock pots in kitchen. Manager placed all chemical bottles on the bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in kitchen handwash sink. Employee removed fork.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for three-compartment sink
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispenser empty at kitchen handwash sink or in unisex restroom. Manager restocked dispenser.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in the dining area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Crock pot lid with potatoes on the buffet line has multiple cracks and the top handle has broken off leaving a a hole in the lid.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster with lid open on south side of property
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (oranges and apples in shipping box) stored over ready-to-eat food ( milk and biscuits ) in walk in cooler.
Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only. Boiler inspection report dated 6/19/2025. Not posted in boiler room. Employee posted report in boiler room
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in buffet reach-in cooler: yogurt (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated yogurt placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for holding buffet items on time. Inspector provided paperwork to operator. Employee completed paperwork during inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples for self service on breakfast bar.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cabinet drawer across from reach-in cooler. Employee cleaned drawer during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in kitchen reach-in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Apples for self service in breakfast bar, stickers on apples.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. No current boiler certificate available.
Apr 29, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 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 manager certification 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 employee training available.
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before initiating a task working with food. Employee handled chemical spray bottle and proceeded to handle food items in kitchen without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item on front counter buffet: waffle batter (61F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed on counter two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on prep counter across from kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee placed bottle on shelf where chemicals are stored.
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 manager certification available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer 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 employee training available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on prep counter across from kitchen reach-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups and lids stored on kitchen floor.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler certificate expired on 5/23/2023.
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.