Sleep Inn & Suites

4110 Sw 40Th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Other

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Sleep Inn & Suites has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Sep 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Gainesville restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: a gallon jug of Easy Off oven cleaner stored on top of the plastic egg dishes in the kitchen cabinet. The cleaner was moved to the chemical shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed butter packs in the counter top reach-in cooler on the buffet, 59-60°. These had been left out during service today. The intent was to reuse then again tomorrow.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter packs in the counter top reach-in cooler on the buffet, 59-60°. All other items in this unit were temperature in compliance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

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/ Observe the surfer food measure card was not available for review. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: a chlorine test kit was not found for when chlorine is being used.

16-37-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area above the juice nozzles are soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed the 3 compartment sink was not set up to wash-rinse-sanitize, they were out of quaternary amonia sanitizer. Inspector suggested chlorine bleach, which was available. The 3 compartment sink was then set up correctly. Quaternary amonia has been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-16-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 47F.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: cooked potato, reach-in cooler, no date mark.

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the reach-in freezer in the kitchen has an accumulation of ice build on the shelves.

14-69-4

Mar 27, 2023

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. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. **Admin Complaint**

53B-02-5

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored on clean ware rack and in cabinet with ready to eat food. Person In Charge removed bottles and stored with chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips available

16-37-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance in cabinet.

41-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2021

50-09-4

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed dumpster bottom rusting out.

33-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of hot chocolate and juice containers stored on floor. Person In Charge placed both items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the juice dispensing machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open **Repeat Violation**

33-16-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat muffins.

08B-17-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sleep Inn & Suites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sleep Inn & Suites on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sleep Inn & Suites?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sleep Inn & Suites.

How does Sleep Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

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

Has Sleep Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sleep Inn & Suites have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sleep Inn & Suites 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 Sleep Inn & Suites inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sleep Inn & Suites is inspected around two times per year on average.

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