Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler, cooked chicken Dated 1-15-25, over 7 days.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: prepped marinara sauce in a reach-in cooler on the cook line, no date. MANAGER chose to discard.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions/have knowledge of releasing vacuum packed fish from the airless Environment(label on salmon references to remove from package prior to thawing.)pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed: vacuum packed frozen salmon thawed in the walk-in cooler, still in an airless environment.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the microwave in the dining area had an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed: in the kitchen the hand wash sink next to the juice machine, a pitcher was stored below the foam soap dispenser. The pitcher was moved to dish. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the reach-in freezer 2 employee drinks stored over guest food, not marked. The drinks were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
58
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: a hand wash sink by the walk-in cooler was blocked by a chair. The chair was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed: on the first run of the hi-temp dish wash machine the temperature only reached 176°, according to the gauges on the dish wash machine.
22-56-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lack of a consumer advisory denoting eggs are available undercooked on the food menu. Consumer advisory was emailed and will be posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the thermometer used today could not be operated to show/hold the surface temperature in the dish wash machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: cases of canned food on the floor. Delivery was yesterday. The cans were placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the juice nozzles has dried accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cream cheese on the buffet line, 67F, no time mark. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: sterno stored over straws on dry good shelving in the kitchen.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: 1 quart of liquid eggs and 1 quart of milk, open over 24 hours, no date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: dried debris on the juice nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of an irreversible temperature taking device for the hi temp dish wash machine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the first hand wash sink in the kitchen. Towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: 2 hi pressure tanks by the kitchen door, not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dark foreign substance over the juice nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Sep 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of tomato sauce prepared in house dated more than 7 days ago 8/20/22
02C-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of bread on floor in Walk-in Freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.[ Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the juice dispensing machine in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed on containers stored on clean ware rack in kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed nitrogen tank not adequately secured in kitche
51-11-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville.
How does Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville 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 Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ac Hotel by Marriott Gainesville is inspected around two times per year on average.
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