Springhill Suites Gainesville
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Springhill Suites Gainesville has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Gainesville restaurant scores 75. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed : the white residential reach-in cooler has the lower gasket dragging on the ground. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-29: No change. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
58
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-23: No change, a check was sent, late fees made payment insufficient funds. Check was cashed. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: cream cheese packs in the white reach-in cooler, 53°, and waffle batter 51°. ALSO, butter chips 51°. In the silver commercial reach-in cooler, carafe of milk 49°. Second carafe 49° **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cream cheese packs in the white reach-in cooler, 53°, and waffle batter 51°. ALSO, butter chips 51°. In the silver commercial reach-in cooler, carafe of milk 49°. Second carafe 49°. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the portioning nozzle for the waffle batter has an accumulation of build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: an employee drink stored in the white reach-in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the exterior of the waffle hopper has dried food debris around the threads.
23-03-4
52
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: upon arrival, license expired on 6-1-2023. The license was paid for during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink quaternary amonia tested for 0 ppm with multiple test strips. The solution had a pink color. The sink was drained and refilled with cool water, tested to 100 ppm for chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buffet boiled eggs 53F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: boiled eggs on the self serve buffet, 53F. ALSO, butter chips 70F. ALSO, cream cheese packs 73F. Milk in carafes, 44,47F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cavity where the juice nozzles attach has an accumulation of foreign substances. The staff started cleaning and flushing the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: no current proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: lack of any reporting forms filled out. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open employee sour cream stored in a reach-in cooler in the kitchen, over guest shredded cheese. The sour cream was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried juice splash up. The staff started cleaning this area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
29
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observed gallon of milk in Reach in Cooler open a few days ago not marked with date.
02C-03-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both dumpsters with lids open. Trash dumpster has a bag of trash below dumpster.
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Springhill Suites Gainesville last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Springhill Suites Gainesville on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Springhill Suites Gainesville?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Springhill Suites Gainesville.
How does Springhill Suites Gainesville compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Springhill Suites Gainesville most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Springhill Suites Gainesville's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Springhill Suites Gainesville have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Springhill Suites Gainesville 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 Springhill Suites Gainesville inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Springhill Suites Gainesville is inspected around two times per year on average.
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