STAYBRIDGE SUITES / HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
3370 SW 42 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-378-1300
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: cream cheese and butter packs lacking a time mark. Time frames will be initiated on the time as a public health control form for each kitchen.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Spic-n-Span cleaner on kitchen prep table. Employee moved cleaner to chemical storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with slime. Manager removed for cleaning.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food bin in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed bin for cleaning.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not secured. Manager chained to wall.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open top employee drink on kitchen prep table. Employee discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table. Employee removed phone and keys. Employee purse on packages of grits. Employee moved purse to personal storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash surrounding nozzle of juice machine soiled with old food debris.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 1 current certificate in the kitchen, the others were not available for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area above the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried splash up.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed : in the kitchen, an objectionable odor. Grease trap cleaning is already scheduled per the manager.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the juice nozzles with build up. ALSO, the soda nozzles with build up.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: a co2 tank in the kitchen, not secured.
Oct 2, 2023Call 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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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. Observed: no current training available for review.
Jul 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: eggs, HI side, stored over shred cheese. The items were switched.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: cream cheese and butter packs lacking a time mark. Time frames will be initiated on the time as a public health control form for each kitchen.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: dish soap, STAY side, stored over prep area. The soap was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda machine, STAY side, nozzles have buildup.
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. Observed: no current training available for review.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed: Holiday Inn (HI) side, apples out for service, not wrapped.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: both juice machines have splash buildup near the nozzles.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed big of guacamole, STAY side, in the prep sink, no running water. Water was added and the bag was placed in a pan.
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.