Comfort Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
45
Score
Comfort Inn & Suites appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “toilet facilities”, showing up three times.
By comparison, the average Gainesville facility scores 91, putting Comfort Inn & Suites on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scrambled eggs, sausage patties, and milk in a carafe to be on time without any label to indicate the time at which the item will be disposed. PIC stated these items will be thrown out at 9:00am, at the end of breakfast.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored next to RTE apple juice in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no active managerial control in the facility based on the following:
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink by the coffee prep area and employee restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at both paper towel dispensers in the kitchen, coffee prep area, and employee restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink plumbing in the employee restroom to be in disrepair. Upon turning on the hand sink, the plumbing drain was found to be disconnected and dispersing water all over the floor.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed two receptacles in the women's bathroom to not be covered with a lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed two hood ventilation light bulbs to be not working in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed double door back door to not be properly protected from insects and rodents.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
45
Oct 31, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2% milk to not be properly labelled outside of its original container.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled in-use wiping cloth to not be stored and held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed two receptacles in the women's bathroom to not be covered with a lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lights turned off in a food prep area, such as, the coffee prep area, while food is being prepared. Observed light bulb to be in disrepair in the hood ventilation system and observed employee restroom lights not to work.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed double door back door to not be properly protected from insects and rodents.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
74
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milk in a carafe in the front food service area to be on time without any label to indicate the time at which the item will be disposed. PIC stated the milk will be thrown out at 9:00am, at the end of breakfast.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw eggs stored next to RTE creamers in the reach-in cooler in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no active managerial control in the facility based on the following:
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the CFSM certification documentation to not be displayed in public view.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink by the coffee prep area.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand sink in the coffee prep area.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no disinfectant on site, effective against Norovirus.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavy black accumulation of mold-like substance in ice machine and covering the ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several food contact surfaces to be covered with dust and soil accumulation, such as, dishware in the coffee prep area and food contact surfaces stored in the walk-in freezer. Note: The facility will need to wash, rinse, and sanitize the utensils and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled in-use wiping cloths to not be stored and held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no recent inspection report to be displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed two receptacles in the women's bathroom to not be covered with a lid.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fecal matter in one of the urinals in the men's restroom, associated with a pungent odor.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed hood filters, pre-rinse sprayers, and the 3-compartment faucet on the left side of the sink to be in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the entire walk-in freezer to be in-use as a dry storage unit, and filled with equipment that in not in-use and/or nonfunctional. The equipment could not be observed in the back due to the walk-in freezer being filled to the door with this equipment, such as, reach-in coolers and utensils.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several lights turned off in food prep areas, including the coffee prep area and hood ventilation area, while food is being prepared. Observed several lights not working in dry storage area and employee restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed both the single door and double door back door to not be properly protected from insects and rodents.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
25
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavy accumulation of mold-like substance in ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: PIC will have ice machine cleaned of accumulations and cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soil.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
90
Jul 29, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pre-rinse sprayer and its plumbing to be in disrepair, observed dump sink to not be connected to water, observed employee restroom hand sink plumbing to be in disrepair, observed bar hand sink plumbing to be in disrepair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Note: PIC will have all plumbing repaired and maintained. PIC will ensure all sinks have access to water. PIC will close employee restroom until hand sink is repaired. PIC will keep bar area closed until hand sink is in working order.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles, wall tiles, missing base covings and vent hood panels in disrepair throughout facility. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Note: PIC will have all physical facilities repaired and ensure they are maintained.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comfort Inn & Suites last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comfort Inn & Suites on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Comfort Inn & Suites?
Across the inspection record, “toilet facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Comfort Inn & Suites.
How does Comfort Inn & Suites compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Comfort Inn & Suites most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.
Has Comfort Inn & Suites' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Comfort Inn & Suites have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Comfort Inn & Suites means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Comfort Inn & Suites inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Inn & Suites is inspected around three times per year on average.
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