Quality Inn
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
100
Score
Quality Inn appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Quality Inn is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification, manager certification expired on 11/26/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No manager certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification, manager certification expired on 11/26/2019. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle located on shelf in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups stored on kitchen floor.
25-05-4
58
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler on counter next to breakfast buffet: yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee in dining area cleaning tables proceeded to wrap trays of food without washing hands. Employee stopped and washed hands.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler on counter next to breakfast buffet: yogurt (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023. Manager on duty verified ownership. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed pans without sanitizing.
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Inspector instructed employee to wash hands in hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer for establishment. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
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. No sanitizer available. Manager provided bleach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to breakfast buffet. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of reach-in coolers in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe beneath kitchen hand washing sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waffle batter stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
26
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot stored in hand washing sink next to reach-in cooler. Employee removed pot from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink next to kitchen reach-in coolers. Manager had employee provide hand towels at hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Prep area where microwave is located.
36-36-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink next to kitchen reach-in coolers.
29-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Container lids stored on floor in kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to breakfast buffet.
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Waffle mix stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cigarettes stored on prep table across from hand washing sink. Manager had employee remove cigarettes. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quality Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quality Inn on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quality Inn?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quality Inn.
How does Quality Inn compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Quality Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Quality Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Quality Inn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Quality Inn 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 Quality Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quality Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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