COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GAINESVILLE
3700 SW 42 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.335.9100
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: Date opened on the lid: 2-5-2025, now over 7 days old.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On shelf in kitchen next to grill: butter (73F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it had been out for 3.9 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf in kitchen next to grill: butter (73F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it had been out for 3.9 hours.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No labels on bottles of Lemon Breeze and bleach water. Employee labeled.
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of employee food in reach-in cooler on upper shelf not identified or segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket stored on coffee packets on shelf across from reach-in coolers.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two opened employee drinks in reach-in cooler.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : 2 Ambient air temperature in the front line display case, one reads 28, one reads 48 and the tested Ambient air temperature was 38°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener had dried food on the blade.
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. Observed : new kitchen staff member working today does not have employee training and does not have an Employee Reporting form filled out, J.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an unsealed employee drink bottle on the counter by the register where food is passed through.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed : single service food service gloves on the floor by the ice machine. These were moved to the office.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : yogurt in the front line display case temps at 41°, Ambient air thermometer reads 50°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris. The blade was cleaned and flossed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : microwave screen stored in the front line hand wash sink. This was moved to the dump sink.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed : the cook line reach-in cooler, condensation drains into a food pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an unsealed drink stored on the front line make table. This was moved to a lower shelf in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : jacket stored on the first prep table in the kitchen. The jacket was removed.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: Date opened on the lid: 2-5-2025, now over 7 days old.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler: French toast mix 45°, liquid egg 50°, cream cheese pack 45°, cut tomatoes 44°. Some items were out earlier for service and put back under refrigeration shortly thereafter. These items were placed in a reach-in cooler/ reach-in freezer holding at 40° or below.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler: French toast mix 45°, liquid egg 50°, cream cheese pack 45°. Some items were out earlier for service and put back under refrigeration shortly thereafter. Staff relates that it was recently worked on.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed: a gallon jug of milk with less than 5 ounces left, no date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of a date of birth on an employee certificate.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: stacks of plates and dishes on the cook line, food contact side 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 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Turbo Chef cleaner stored next to the bagel slicer, on the front line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried debris on the blade.
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 current Certified Food Manager certificate available for review.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: cooked pork links, no date.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: some over 60 days, having an unapproved provider.
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.