QUALITY INN
7516 W NEWBERRY RD, Gainesville FL 32606 · 352.332.3033
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024019723 | Feb 14, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2026.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in kitchen, employee placed paper towels by Handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle no label with pink liquid on table outside of kitchen, operator labeled.
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Some tiles in kitchen with brown staining indicating water damage.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Table top fryers and warming units on floor under storage shelves in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small purple cutting board with cut marks in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden table top under coffee machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The top of reach in coolers are soiled with dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened coke on shelf above other foods.
Nov 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of Motrin stored on cutting board in kitchen
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving food to customers with an expired license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants dated June 1, 2023
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner spray bottle stored on oven and over clean pots in kitchen
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. No running water at handwash sink in kitchen. Person in charge turned on water.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any person with a valid food manager certificate at establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen
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 person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Food handler certificate expired for the one employee that has had training. All other employees have been hired less than three months.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both Restrooms do not have self closing mechanisms on the door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen are acoustic tiles that are not smooth and non absorbent or are easily cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron hanging on clean ware rack
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles cracked and missing on step up in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezer of black refrigerator on Buffet line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Laminate on Coffee cabinet in kitchen has peeled off and pressed wood is exposed on half the cabinet. Pressed wood is not smooth and easily cleanable.
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification, manager certification expired on 11/26/2019.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification, manager certification expired on 11/26/2019.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located on shelf in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on kitchen floor.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee in dining area cleaning tables proceeded to wrap trays of food without washing hands. Employee stopped and washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pans without sanitizing.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023. Manager on duty verified ownership.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler on counter next to breakfast buffet: yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler on counter next to breakfast buffet: yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Inspector instructed employee to wash hands in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer for establishment.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer available. Manager provided bleach during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Waffle batter stored on floor in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to breakfast buffet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in coolers in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath kitchen hand washing sink.
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.