HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN
212 SE 1 ST, Gainesville FL 32601 · 352-496-7500
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3/17 ham and turkey.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : first aid kit with ice gel packs stored over the canned beer rack. The kit was moved with the employee items, and the wall rack is now scheduled to be moved away.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the orange juice nozzle with an accumulation of buildup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank at the bar is not secured.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a duffel bag stored on the canned beer rack. The duffel bag was moved to the employee area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : splash up dried over the juice nozzles.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor at the far end of the bar has an accumulation of debris.
May 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days.
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3/17 ham and turkey.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46,48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) items in cooler, kitchen has been closed for a few hours, unsure how long food may have been out of temp, cooler blowing at 48F, see stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. OJ dispenser nozzle. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle with blue liquid inside over Handwash sink on cooks line, operator labeled as floor cleaner.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior top and sides are soiled with hard water build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the hallway in kitchen/laundry, operator chained.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack above Three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Interior top 3 door reach in cooler under fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash area above juice dispensing nozzles.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 containers on clean drying rack above Three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Tortillas in a bag the bag is not closed, operator closed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Celery in cardboard box in reach in cooler over already washed/prepped celery.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in empty bucket at the end of cooks line.
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented cheddar flower sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: milk 48, skim milk 49 and yogurt 52F, placed back in the reach-in cooler after service. No time as a public health control in use at this time.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloths in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co2 at the bar is not secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the gauge on the dish wash machine for rinse, never moved during a wash/rinse cycle.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil on the floor in the storage area.
Handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used for a dump sink. Observed: at the bar a hand wash sink and a dump sink side by side, both having a sign guiding employee to wash their hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dried splash up debris over the kitchen juice nozzle.
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.