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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

212 Se 1 St, Gainesville, FL 32601
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No change. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
90
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3/17 ham and turkey.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46,48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) items in cooler, kitchen has been closed for a few hours, unsure how long food may have been out of temp, cooler blowing at 48F, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. OJ dispenser nozzle. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle with blue liquid inside over Handwash sink on cooks line, operator labeled as floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the hallway in kitchen/laundry, operator chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack above Three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Interior top 3 door reach in cooler under fryer.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash area above juice dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 containers on clean drying rack above Three compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Tortillas in a bag the bag is not closed, operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Celery in cardboard box in reach in cooler over already washed/prepped celery.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in empty bucket at the end of cooks line.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior top and sides are soiled with hard water build up.
16-03-4
32
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Sep 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar No: sign soap paper towels. All were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bar dish wash machine was not operable upon arrival.
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple cold hold units lacking Ambient air thermometers.
05-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 tanks in dry storage not secured.
51-11-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown.

How does Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown 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 Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.

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