Days Inn

920 Nw 69 Ter, Gainesville, FL 32605

American

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

Days Inn appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Days Inn trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 8 droppings in storage cabinets under breakfast counter. **Warning**

35A-04-4

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding tiles missing near reach in cooler in back kitchen.

36-03-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind reach in cooler.

35A-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece under coffee machine in back kitchen.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under Handwash sink and Three compartment sink soiled. Fan guard in reach in cooler in back kitchen. Drying racks drip tray is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler in back kitchen the top shelf paint is chipping off exposing some rust.

14-33-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind trash can in back kitchen and near Handwash sink.

36-27-5

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: dog carpet shampoo stored over to go single serve in the dry storage room. The shampoo was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: butter chips in a freezer food pan, on the counter in the kitchen, 62F. These had been out for service earlier, starting at 6 am.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed: the kitchen lacked sanitizer. Chlorine bleach was brought from the laundry. **Corrected On-Site**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the reach-in freezer in the Market has spills on the bottom shelf.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: lack of a chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer.

05-08-4

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. Observed the front desk staff that handled the food service this morning lacks the Employee Reporting form. A blank copy was already available in an email.

11-26-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: ice building in the dining area reach-in cooler, back wall is frozen over. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Sep 12, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Days Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Days Inn on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Days Inn compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Days Inn most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Days Inn's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Days Inn means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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