Hampton Inn and Suites

15930 Nw 163 Lane, Alachua, FL 32615
American
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Hampton Inn and Suites stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Alachua restaurant scores 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet counter. Employee washed and wrapped apples during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for kitchen coffee machines. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. No proof of employee training for the one employee employed for more than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. No proof of employee reporting agreement for new employee.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf in kitchen. Employee placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waffle batter stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee placed waffle batter on shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles for kitchen coffee machines.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop brown sugar in dry storage area. Employee removed cup from brown sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on kitchen prep table. Employee moved drinks to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of kitchen reach-in freezer. Area around nozzles of front counter juice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray chemical stored next to oranges. This spray was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 lack of a visible certificate. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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 lack of any visible training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve on the floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic knives in the guest service area not inverted. Staff was alerted to adjusted them handles up.
25-06-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn and Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn and Suites on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn and Suites?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn and Suites.

How does Hampton Inn and Suites compare to other restaurants in Alachua?

Hampton Inn and Suites most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Alachua average of 75.

Has Hampton Inn and Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn and Suites have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn and Suites 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 Hampton Inn and Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn and Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.