COMFORT INN UNIVERSITY
3440 SW 40 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.264.1771
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a fly by the kitchen microwave.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021031524 | Jun 11, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Foil-wrapped plate of personal food in kitchen reach-in cooler not identified or segregated. Employee moved to proper storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on shelf in storage room over and next to dry food. Employee moved purse.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in storage room freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage room reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.
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Open dumpster lid. Left lid open.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the guest area microwave ceiling with dried food debris. ALSO, the quest are instant coffee maker has a dried splash up spout area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse stored over dry goods I the side storage room. The purse was moved below.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : a spray bottle with clear liquid in the storage area of the kitchen. This was then labeled as water.
Sep 3, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the ceiling of the microwave in the dining area has an accumulation of dried debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a bowl and cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a purse and phone stored on the dry goods shelf over canned/boxed guest food. The purse and phone were moved to a chair.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed staff planning on washing, sanitizing and rinsing. The staff was directed to wash, rinse and then sanitize. The staff complied.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the dispenser spouts on the coffee machine has an accumulation of dried splash up.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the microwave in the dining area has an accumulation of debris on the ceiling. Staff was directed to clean the inside of the microwave.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a wet cloth in the kitchen hand wash sink. This was removed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: leftover breakfast items saved for staff, were next to guest food and not marked. These sealed zip lock bags were unsealed, and moved to the bottom shelf away from guest food.
Oct 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed: raw chicken stored over pork in the kitchen reach-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed waffle batter prepared on October 14, 2024, used under time as a public health control today, replaced in the refrigerator after service.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed: waffle batter, under time as a public health control, placed in the reach-in cooler after service today.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a pan in the kitchen hand wash sink. The pan was removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 1 employee over 60 days, Ruth, no proof of training.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: the sanitizer was in the middle sink. The sink was dumped and placed on the far left end, with a rinse sink in the middle.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: a choking poster was not visible. One was emailed, printed and posted in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried splash up.
Oct 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a fly by the kitchen microwave.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed batter in the reach-in cooler at 48F. The time the batter was made cannot be determined. Staff chose to discard the batter, then clean and sanitize the hoppers.
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. Observed: lack of a plan. The kit does not have instructions in it. A poster was emailed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both batter hoppers stored in the reach-in cooler, have dried food debris/grease on the cap and sides.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed lack of a chemical test kit for chlorine in the kitchen.
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. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed: lack of sanitizer in the kitchen upon entry. Chlorine was brought in.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed: the interior of the dining area microwave is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles with an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the coffee dispenser spout area is soiled.
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.