Days Inn

809 Nw 21 Ave, Chiefland, FL 32626

American

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Days Inn has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Chiefland facility scores 72, putting Days Inn on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two bottles containing rust remover stored on shelf above coffee pot below counter. Manager moved the items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Two opened gallons of milk missing date marked inside cooler in lobby. Manager stated the milks were both opened two days prior and added the proper date marked inside cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment uses a quaternary sanitizer in the three-compartment sink, but only provided a chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**

16-32-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outlet cover missing on wall in counter below three-compartment sink.

36-24-5

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Interior of cabinets below three-compartment sink and handwash sink heavily soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-50-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 54 rodent droppings in kitchen on shelving inside cabinet below handwash sink. Three rodent droppings in kitchen on shelving inside cabinet below three-compartment sink. Cabinets used for storage of cleaning supplies only. Manager began cleaning cabinets during this inspection. **Warning**

35A-04-4

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 06/2022. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dish soap and wood cleaner stored on top of reach-in cooler in prep area. Employee removed chemicals from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available for sanitizer.

16-37-1

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available upon request. **Repeat Violation**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink heavily soiled with an unknown residue. Interior of cabinet below three-compartment sink heavily soiled with dirt/debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored inside reach-in cooler on shelves above margarine packets.

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Days Inn?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Days Inn.

How does Days Inn compare to other restaurants in Chiefland?

Days Inn most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Chiefland average of 72.

Has Days Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Days Inn 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 Days Inn inspected?

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

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