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SLEEP INN & SUITES

4110 SW 40TH BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-376-4145

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 5 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1103155
Grade history
OCT 23
OCT 24
SEP 25
JUL 26
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 47F.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 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
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf with single-service knives. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Heavy ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the microwave ceiling has an accumulation of dried food debris. This was wiped off by staff.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : the reach-in freezer has ice buildup on all shelves.
Basic/14-69-4
Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open, no one around.
Basic/33-16-4
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed : staff apron, used, stored with dry goods on the dry goods shelf. This was moved below.
Basic/21-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packs in the counter top reach-in cooler on the buffet, 59-60°. These had been left out during service today. The intent was to reuse then again tomorrow.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs in the counter top reach-in cooler on the buffet, 59-60°. All other items in this unit were temperature in compliance.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: a gallon jug of Easy Off oven cleaner stored on top of the plastic egg dishes in the kitchen cabinet. The cleaner was moved to the chemical shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
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/ Observe the surfer food measure card was not available for review.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: a chlorine test kit was not found for when chlorine is being used.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed the 3 compartment sink was not set up to wash-rinse-sanitize, they were out of quaternary amonia sanitizer. Inspector suggested chlorine bleach, which was available. The 3 compartment sink was then set up correctly. Quaternary amonia has been ordered.
Basic/16-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area above the juice nozzles are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 47F.
High priority/03A-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: cooked potato, reach-in cooler, no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the reach-in freezer in the kitchen has an accumulation of ice build on the shelves.
Basic/14-69-4

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.