Hampton Inn Gainesville

4225 Sw 40 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Hampton Inn Gainesville stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Gainesville restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap at the only kitchen hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a cutting board in the far end cabinet, stained yellow.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a back pack stored over the thawing potatoes.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: no water in the first sink, soapy water in the second sink, and sanitizer water in the third sink.

16-13-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dried splash up by the orange juice dispenser.

23-03-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken sausage, precooked potatoes and omelettes on the rolling rack, stored/frozen.

06-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: unsealed water bottle stored next to the uncut melon on the counter.

12B-07-4

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed a probe thermometer was not able to be found. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: No change **Time Extended**

05-08-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the buffet: yogurt cup 46, cream cheese 67, butter packs 61. It was explained by staff that these are carried over to the next day. Yogurt was moved to a freezer. Cream cheese and butter have been out since 6:00, it is now after 10:00am. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed: the quaternary amonia 3rd sink, with 400+ ppm solution, tested 2x. Cold water was added to reduce concentration. Down to 359 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: cream cheese 67, butter packs 61 on the buffet line. These had been out since 6:00 am.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed a probe thermometer was not able to be found.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of soap from the only kitchen hand wash sink. Maintenance was contacted to replenish. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: lack of a complete plan.

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed: unwrapped apples out with apples and bananas for self serve.

08B-15-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink set up as follows: empty, soapy water, sanitizer.

16-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: 2 stations for self serve with knife handles pointed down.

25-06-4

Apr 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (pineapples) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cheese, waffle mix) in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved pineapples to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 28, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn Gainesville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn Gainesville on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn Gainesville?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn Gainesville.

How does Hampton Inn Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hampton Inn Gainesville most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Hampton Inn Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn Gainesville have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hampton Inn Gainesville 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 Gainesville inspected?

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

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