Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
18
Score
Going back to 2022, Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 12 violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in-cooler Chicken salad dated 4/15, Sausage gravy 4/12, cooked marinara 3/5 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in-cooler Chicken salad dated 4/15, Sausage gravy 4/12, cooked marinara 3/5
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee chemical cleaner stored above lollipops. Manager removed cleaner.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker under handwash sink next to three-compartment sink "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker under handwash sink next to three-compartment sink "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
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. Milk opened two days earlier not date marked in reach in cooler
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink next to ice machine. Handwash sink at bar handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Floor in walk-in-freezer soiled with food, broken glass and broken tiles.
36-06-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding separated from the wall at entrance to kitchen from dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open electrolyte bottle on shelf above prep table. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container lids cracked and missing pieces. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted ice bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven handle. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple reach in coolers in disrepair in kitchen
33-31-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( berries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut melon ) on prep table.. **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( sugar, flour, sauce ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager placed labels on container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
23-03-4
18
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
18
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Foam on freon pipe for cooler one has mold like substance on outside. **Warning**
23-03-4
95
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: mashed potatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated potatoes were placed in cooler the previous night to cool.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: mashed potatoes (45F - Cooling). Manager stated potatoes were placed in cooler the previous night to cool.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in ice bath on top of cooler at 6:00 am, temperatures taken at 9:00 am. Manager placed items deeper into ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F, cream cheese (41F - Cooling); ham (40F - Cooling); tomatoes (41F - Cooling); sour cream (41F - Cooling). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Container of milk stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager stated item was opened two days earlier. Manager placed proper date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee filters stored in wait station hand washing sink. Manager removed coffee filters during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers. Interior of kitchen steamer. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Water nozzle of kitchen wait station tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at multiple kitchen hand washing sinks.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of water stored on floor in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door for walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of cook line oven. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Walk-in cooler gaskets. Area around soda nozzles of kitchen wait station.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf across from kitchen ice machine.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored in container with no lid in kitchen wait station. Manager placed lid on container. To go containers on cook line not inverted. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored on cook line, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
26
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes in ware was area without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over liquid eggs in walk-in cooler. Manager moved Shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held on buffet line: melon (67F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (69F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed on buffet three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated going forward items would be held using time as a public health control. Inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Milk stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager stated milk was opened on 2/28. Manager added proper date to item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line reach-in cooler stained. Ice bin for ice machine next to office. Water nozzle for wait station tea machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of fish stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed container of fish. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Four employees working with no certified food manager on site.
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above cook line reach-in cooler. Manager removed drink from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of soda stored above pancakes in walk-in cooler. Manager moved can of soda to area where employee drinks are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two filters missing from hood above cook line grills and fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing in standing water. Manager moved fish to walk-in cooler to finish thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
30
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked bacon in cook line stand up reach-in cooler. Manager placed raw beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw hamburger stored over uncooked steak in cook line grill drawers. Manager placed hamburger in bottom drawer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: ham (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (40F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed out 3 hours and thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach-in coolers across from grills. Cutting board stored underneath prep table across from walk-in cooler. Walk-in cooler shelves. Deflector plate inside of ice machine next to office. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at hand washing sink in back prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen. Ceiling tiles in dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of cakes stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager had employee place items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top ice machine next to office. Manager had ice scoop washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Non food contact surface of floor mixer in prep area. Vents above grill greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
16-46-4
35
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange Remoulade at 45F in u it #7. This was moved to a colder unit. This was restocked from the walk-in cooler earlier today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food debris on the backside of the slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed frozen food not covered in the walk-in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in s spray bottle, not labeled. A label was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 cans Red Bull stored over seasonings on the cook line speed rack. The drinks were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed multiple cold hold units not currently in operation for various reasons. #s 8,11,13,14.
14-10-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a label marked 7-26 on a pouring container for Remoulade. The manager stated it sauce inside is from Saturday, they washed the inside, but did not remove the label. The lid had dried food on it and was moved to dish. A correct label is being added. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville.
How does Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville 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 Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hilton Unvieristy of Florida Conference Center Gainesville is inspected around three times per year on average.
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