Super 8 Motel

4202 Sw 40Th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608

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Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Super 8 Motel has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to four violations.

Among Gainesville restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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/ Observed : lack of any Certified Food Manager for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No change. **Admin Complaint**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 : lack of proof of any training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No change. Front line was taking the class when I came in. Not yet completed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 : no reporting forms for the two that handle food service. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No change. **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: by the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink, no paper towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over the juice dispenser nozzles, an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the screw on cap for the waffle batter hopper has an accumulation of dried food debris.

23-03-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.

03D-01-5

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. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.

01B-36-5

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: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: current license not available for review.

50-09-4

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license displayed dated 6/1/2022....expired **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super 8 Motel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super 8 Motel on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Super 8 Motel compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Super 8 Motel most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Super 8 Motel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Super 8 Motel have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Super 8 Motel 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 Super 8 Motel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Super 8 Motel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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