COMFORT SUITES GAINESVILLE
2603 SW 13 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352 861 1347
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 visible clean up plan.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In buffet line reach-in cooler: butter (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Milk jug at buffet line: cap interior and throat of pitcher soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust accumulation on fan guard blowing over three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on machine not protected. Manager placed in plastic wrap.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee orange soda and candy bar stored in the reach-in cooler over guest food. The candy was discarded and the drink moved to the bottom shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : in the cabinet over the microwave, an accumulation of debris.
Dec 26, 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/ Observed: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review.
Oct 22, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical.
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/ Observed: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit.
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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates.
Oct 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the reach-in cooler reads 51° when time/temperature control for safety foods read 36°.
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 visible clean up plan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the spout and threads of the 1/2 and 1/2 carafe with an accumulation of dried milk.
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/ Observed: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit.
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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 bowls of scrambled eggs on the counter, for employee consumption, not marked. Each container was then marked EMP to designate it is not for public consumption.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dried juice splash up on the underside of the dispensing area.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. Bleach was brought in until a fresh jug of quaternary amonia concentrate can be purchased. The sink was dumped and is being refreshed for a chlorine solution.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 47 each butter chips stored in a cabinet over night.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink lacking paper towels. Napkins were brought over to the hand wash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on the buffet line, not wrapped. Apples cleaned and wrapped during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the juice nozzles with dried buildup.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed: items draining/drying on a cloth towel at the end of the 3 compartment sink. The towel was removed.
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.