Sweetwater Branch Inn

625 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 326015449

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sweetwater Branch Inn eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Sweetwater Branch Inn's latest score of 82 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: from Sunday Brunch, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs and sliced ham, 44-46°. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: from Sunday Brunch, hollandaise sauce, poached eggs and sliced ham, 44-46°.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: lack of a hitemp thermometer that would 'hold' the surface temperature during the sanitation cycle.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the flap/chute of the exterior(with overhead coverage) ice machine is soiled. A staff member was assigned to clean it. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a cutting board with pastries stored over the kitchen hand wash sink. The board was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: the side to to Cushman dining(that leads directly into the kitchen) is not self closing.

35B-03-4

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bagged trash outside of the kitchen door of Cushman. Staff was asked to put in dumpster, and they did. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

33-09-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine in Cushman-Coleman kitchen at 148F **Warning**

22-49-4

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed in Cushman-Coleman Buffet, danish, breakfast breads and cake placed on the open counter with no sneeze guard or other protection.

08B-01-4

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

21-23-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn on the reach in cooler located outside by the back stairs of the Cushman-Coleman house .

14-11-5

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melon (64F - Cold Holding) employee stated item was out for 1.5 hours during breakfast. She placed item in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in freezer in hallway. Ice chute of reach in cooler in hallway.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk and melon opened/cut previous days.

02C-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn in kitchen. Cut marks on red cutting board.

14-11-5

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On red cutting board on top of dish machine.

16-48-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweetwater Branch Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweetwater Branch Inn on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweetwater Branch Inn?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sweetwater Branch Inn.

How does Sweetwater Branch Inn compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Sweetwater Branch Inn most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Sweetwater Branch Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweetwater Branch Inn have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweetwater Branch 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 Sweetwater Branch Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweetwater Branch Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.

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