SUPER 8 MOTEL
4202 SW 40TH BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-378-3888
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager Dilkhush has a certificate indicating training but does not have a certificate for passing exam. "This is proof of training and NOT proof of passing a Certified Food Protection Manager Exam."
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Oct 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 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/ Observed : lack of any Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of proof of any training.
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 : no reporting forms for the two that handle food service. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 returned to refrigeration at the end of service. ALSO, butter packs out for service not on temperature control, replaced back in the reach-in cooler, 45°.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the waffle batter hopper has old dried batter by the screw cap. ALSO, the waffle batter mixing container has old dried batter on the lid and seal edge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : 2 tongs in the dining area hand wash sink.
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/ Observed : lack of any Certified Food Manager for the establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of proof of any training.
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 : no reporting forms for the two that handle food service. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the receipt for the current license was available, but not the license.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : a copy of the last inspection was not available for review.
Sep 24, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: by the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink, no paper towels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over the juice dispenser nozzles, an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the screw on cap for the waffle batter hopper has an accumulation of dried food debris.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: current license not available for review.
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.