Comfort Suites Gainesville
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Comfort Suites Gainesville has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Comfort Suites Gainesville is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No current certificate. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: The correct test strip was not available to test. **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
64
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the reach-in cooler reads 51° when time/temperature control for safety foods read 36°.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the spout and threads of the 1/2 and 1/2 carafe with an accumulation of dried milk.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of a visible clean up plan.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dried juice splash up on the underside of the dispensing area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 bowls of scrambled eggs on the counter, for employee consumption, not marked. Each container was then marked EMP to designate it is not for public consumption. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
32
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink tested 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. Bleach was brought in until a fresh jug of quaternary amonia concentrate can be purchased. The sink was dumped and is being refreshed for a chlorine solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 47 each butter chips stored in a cabinet over night.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink lacking paper towels. Napkins were brought over to the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on the buffet line, not wrapped. Apples cleaned and wrapped during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed: items draining/drying on a cloth towel at the end of the 3 compartment sink. The towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the juice nozzles with dried buildup.
23-03-4
50
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of biscuit gravy dented at the top and bottom seam
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee cup with bleach stored in cabinet shelf above food prep area. Employee removed cup from cabinet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed employee did not have a probe thermometer to measure temperatures.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance stored above hand wash sink
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed serving spoon stored with food contact surface up and not protected.
10-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored above coffee pot not inverted or protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comfort Suites Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comfort Suites Gainesville on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comfort Suites Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Comfort Suites Gainesville.
How does Comfort Suites Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Comfort Suites Gainesville most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Comfort Suites Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Comfort Suites Gainesville have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Comfort Suites Gainesville means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Comfort Suites Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Suites Gainesville is inspected around two times per year on average.
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