HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON GAINESVILLE
3333 SW 42 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.335.3133
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: waffle batter 45F in the kitchen reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank not secured in storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in basin not hanging to dry. Employee hung mop.
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the chemical dish wash machine was at 0 ppm for chlorine. The current bucket was empty, the full jumps was delivered this morning.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 2 co2 tanks in the office area, not secured.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed : standing water in front of the 3 compartment sink.
Oct 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: waffle batter placed back in the reach-in cooler after service today, under time as a public health control.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shred cheese in the corner reach-in cooler, 45°. ALSO, hummus at 47°. Items moved to the reach-in cooler with temperatures below 41°.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed: waffle batter placed back in the reach-in cooler after service today.
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: an open bag of shredded cheese and 6 pieces of sliced cheese, no date mark.
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: the bread reach-in cooler in the corner of the kitchen, on this visit time/temperature control for safety were not at 41° and below. This was true at the last inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of single serve on the floor of dry storage.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: the depression in front of the 3 compartment sink has standing water.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: 0 ppm for the dish wash machine. Observed 3 chemicals supplying dish wash machine, none are sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored on top of strawberry glaze, in the 2 door reach-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the reach-in cooler in the corner(right of oven)cooked corn 54, open shred cheese 57, cubed cheese 56, sealed shred cheese 59, potato salad 52, hot dogs 52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the reach-in cooler in the corner(right of oven)cooked corn 54, open shred cheese 57, cubed cheese 56, sealed shred cheese 59, potato salad 52, hot dogs 52F.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the kitchen hand wash sink, 90 seconds, water was 76F. Ran water in the mop sink over 60 seconds, reached 100F. Back to the hand wash sink, 100F achieved.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current food service license was not av for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dark foreign substances over the juice nozzles.
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: yogurt received at 61F. The driver was called to come back and pick it up.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the buffet(time as a public health control is not in use here) melon 51, yogurt 51, butter 49,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the back side of the can opener blade is soiled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: pressurized tanks not secured behind the beer cabinet in the lobby. ALSO, not secured in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the steam water in the left hot well at the buffet line, is soiled.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: the dish wash machine has an empty bucket of sanitizer connected by a supply tube, 0 ppm for chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: waffle batter 45F in the kitchen reach-in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: an Ambient air thermometer in the small reach-in cooler at the breakfast bar reading 9F in a milk, 41F reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken* ALSO, the juice nozzles have build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 4 pressurized tanks in the kitchen and dining area not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink stored on a prep surface in the kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: the cut out square in the kitchen floor in front of the 3 compartment sink has standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the areas above/around the juice nozzles are soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: the spoons at the self service buffet are not organized to preclude finger contact to the spoon heads.
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