Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown

101 Se 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

“Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. By Handwash sink in kitchen, operator moved batteries around. Soap then dispensed properly. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Apple juice dispensing nozzle. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle on shelf above oranges in reach in cooler in kitchen, employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups on floor in storage room in dining area.

25-05-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service knives with the blade stored upwards on buffet line.

25-02-4

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Storage cabinet door in disrepair under juice dispensing machine.

36-51-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled in kitchen near reach in freezer. Ceiling tiles soiled with dust debris in buffet/front line area.

36-34-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired 6/1/2024 license displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee container of food over oranges in reach in cooler in kitchen, employee moved item. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks not identified and kept on the top shelf of the reach in cooler above food served to the public **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service offer filters stored on top of coffee maker unprotected or inverted.

25-06-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “employee personal food not properly identified and segregated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown.

How does Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown 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 Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hampton Inn & Suites - Gainesville Downtown is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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