HAMPTON INN GAINESVILLE
4225 SW 40 BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.371.4171
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: cream cheese 67, butter packs 61 on the buffet line. These had been out since 6:00 am.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Aug 29, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : in the kitchen the paper towel dispenser was not dispensing. Paper towels were extracted.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed : the soap dispenser was not operating. The unit was opened to access soap.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dried drink splash up over only the orange juice nozzle.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board in the far end cabinet, stained yellow.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the only kitchen hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottle stored next to the uncut melon on the counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored over the thawing potatoes.
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: no water in the first sink, soapy water in the second sink, and sanitizer water in the third sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dried splash up by the orange juice dispenser.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sausage, precooked potatoes and omelettes on the rolling rack, stored/frozen.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed a probe thermometer was not able to be found.
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: cream cheese 67, butter packs 61 on the buffet line. These had been out since 6:00 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the buffet: yogurt cup 46, cream cheese 67, butter packs 61. It was explained by staff that these are carried over to the next day. Yogurt was moved to a freezer. Cream cheese and butter have been out since 6:00, it is now after 10:00am.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed: the quaternary amonia 3rd sink, with 400+ ppm solution, tested 2x. Cold water was added to reduce concentration. Down to 359 ppm.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed a probe thermometer was not able to be found.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap from the only kitchen hand wash sink. Maintenance was contacted to replenish.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: lack of a complete plan.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed: unwrapped apples out with apples and bananas for self serve.
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 3 compartment sink set up as follows: empty, soapy water, sanitizer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: 2 stations for self serve with knife handles pointed down.
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.