HAMPTON INN & SUITES - GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN
101 SE 1 AVE, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352.240.9300
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 3 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : shredded cheese in a freezer gel pack, inside the reach-in cooler, 44°.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 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 →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : shredded cheese in a freezer gel pack, inside the reach-in cooler, 44°.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Spray n Wipe cleaner stored above a coffee pot, and on the same shelf as food grade pan release spray, in the cabinet next to the reach-in cooler/reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the juice nozzles have buildup.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the common area sink in the men,s restroom did not have soap.
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Cooling food covered. Observed : shredded cheese at 44°, tightly covered, in a reach-in cooler where other items are 38°.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the countertop under the microwave had food debris. ALSO, the area over the juice nozzles is soiled.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed : washed dishes placed on a cloth to drain/dry.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Apple juice dispensing nozzle.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By Handwash sink in kitchen, operator moved batteries around. Soap then dispensed properly.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Storage cabinet door in disrepair under juice dispensing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled in kitchen near reach in freezer. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust debris in buffet/front line area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 6/1/2024 license displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of food over oranges in reach in cooler in kitchen, employee moved item.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle on shelf above oranges in reach in cooler in kitchen, employee removed drink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in storage room in dining area.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service knives with the blade stored upwards on buffet line.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed 2 coffee filters with pre set coffee not covered in the kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: bathroom cleaner and spray Lysol stored on the prep counter with clean dishes. ALSO, liquids hand soap and rubbing alcohol stored in the cabinet over clean dishes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the juice machine nozzles with dried build up.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the kitchen hand wash sink.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed: apples out for service, not wrapped.
Food stored on floor. Observed: a case of apples on the floor in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area around juice nozzles has foreign substance/soil.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: a spray bottle of clear liquid, no label.
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.