Hotel Indigo
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Hotel Indigo eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple spray chemicals including window cleaner, stored at the bar next to gigglers. The gigglers were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. ALSO, the soda guns at the bar are soiled and tea nozzles have buildup. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: multiple hand wash sink in the kitchen and wait station that lacked easy access to wash hands. Staff removed a rack and moved another out of the way. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the dish wash machine would not drain, unable to test surface temperature of dishes with eco lab test strip retrieved from the kitchen office. There is a 3 compartment sink with quaternary amonia dispenser available for use.
14-11-5
67
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue window cleaner spray, stored on a shelf in the waiting room station, next to to go clam shells. The spray was placed in the cabinet below. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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 employee was expired for their certificate.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the can opener blade had dried food debris on it. ALSO, the middle soda gun at the bar has a soiled cone. This item: **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the hand wash sink in the waiting room station was blocked by an added wire shelf. The shelf was adjusted to allow access. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the test strips were expired and did not react when tested.
16-62-1
58
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed: 2 capsules in a sandwich ziploc bag stored near the ketchup and sriracha sauce.
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: a flying insect at the corner drain in the bar.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the first soda gun at the bar has residue on the diffuser. ALSO, the tea dispenser at the side of the bar has residue in with the tea.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the wait station hand wash sink. ALSO, lack of soap at the hand wash sink by the ce machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink took a timed 2.5 minutes for the water to reach 85F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a cell phone stored on a cold make table. The phone was then placed in a pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: a partial bulk container of bulk oil stored on the floor next to the fryer. ALSO, food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor in the bar at the corner has a debris.
36-10-4
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the flip top reach-in cooler on the cook line, the cutting board is stained. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried debris on it. ALSO, the microwave ceiling has food spatter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the hand wash sink near the ice maker.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed partial case of bulk oil on the floor near the fryer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the gaskets in the cook line are soiled.
23-03-4
74
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles on clean ware rack facing clean dishes. Employee removed spray bottles from clean ware rack **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed high temp Dishwashing machine at 148F. Advised staff that all dishes and equipment needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized at the three compartment sink until Dishwashing machine is repaired. Also Observed rinse temperature gauge not operating.
16-54-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind establishement' **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee rice pudding stored on prep table with fork in the food.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed four bottles of cranberry juice in plastic bottles stored on the floor in the dry goods storage area. Employee placed bottles on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filter stored on top of coffee machine not protected or inverted. Employee placed filters in plastic bag. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler above the chill line at 48F, eggs had been in the flip-top make table cooler for 90 minutes.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed commercial can opener blade soiled with food debris in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 food certified manager present with 4 employees working
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on their menu or sign posted. Inspector provided consumer advisory sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open container stored on prep table in kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored above prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees in the kitchen with no hair or beard restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed on containers stored on clean ware rack in kitchen. Manager directed staff to remove labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in Reach in Cooler at cook line.
29-49-6
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. Manager placed mop to allow drying **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table. Person In Charge voluntarily discarded wiping cloth**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen working containers of food (sugar) removed from original container with no identification of food product stored in container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotel Indigo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotel Indigo on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotel Indigo?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hotel Indigo.
How does Hotel Indigo compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Hotel Indigo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Hotel Indigo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hotel Indigo have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hotel Indigo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hotel Indigo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hotel Indigo is inspected around two times per year on average.
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