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DAYS INN

920 NW 69 TER, Gainesville FL 32605 · 352.332-6466

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1102999
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
MAR 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 droppings in storage cabinets under breakfast counter.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed : raw shell eggs stored over packaged muffins in the kitchen reach-in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
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, in the mechanical room in the lobby hallway.
High priority/29-42-4
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed : in the women's restroom, lack of toilet paper in the far stall.
Intermediate/32-11-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of paper towels at the kitchen hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed : no probe thermometer was found in the cabinets or drawers.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : the soap dispenser at the hand wash sink in the kitchen would not dispense soap, it was dried in place soap. Dish soap was used to wash hands.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed : blue liquid in a white pump bottle no label. (This was dish soap).
Intermediate/41-21-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice build up in the dining area reach-in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : in the cabinet over the sinks, dried spill.
Basic/23-03-4
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Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 droppings in storage cabinets under breakfast counter.
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles missing near reach in cooler in back kitchen.
Basic/36-03-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in cooler.
Basic/35A-03-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under coffee machine in back kitchen.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under Handwash sink and Three compartment sink soiled. Fan guard in reach in cooler in back kitchen. Drying racks drip tray is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in back kitchen the top shelf paint is chipping off exposing some rust.
Basic/14-33-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind trash can in back kitchen and near Handwash sink.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: butter chips in a freezer food pan, on the counter in the kitchen, 62F. These had been out for service earlier, starting at 6 am.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: dog carpet shampoo stored over to go single serve in the dry storage room. The shampoo was moved to cleaning.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the reach-in freezer in the Market has spills on the bottom shelf.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of a chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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 the front desk staff that handled the food service this morning lacks the Employee Reporting form. A blank copy was already available in an email.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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: the kitchen lacked sanitizer. Chlorine bleach was brought from the laundry.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building in the dining area reach-in cooler, back wall is frozen over.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

Recorded at 219 NW 10 AVE, Gainesville — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.