DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON GAINESVILLE
3726 SW 40 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : almond silk, cartons of milk and yogurt packs all above 50° since before 10 am, end of breakfast service.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the dining area buffet reach-in cooler: cartons of milk 50°, almond Silk 51° and yogurt packs 50°. Unit was tight against the back wall with cabinets surrounding. A glass of grapefruit juice was added and increased in temperature 3° in 10 minutes. The unit was pulled out from the enclosure. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed : Dan expired in 8-2025.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade with an accumulation of dried food debris. And the juice nozzles have buildup. ALSO, the bar area first soda gun has buildup in one of the ports. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : rubber bar mats stored in the bar hand wash sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of paper towels at the back kitchen front station, and in the dish wash machine area. ALSO, lack of soap at the back cook station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-15-4Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed : apples on the buffet line are not wrapped.
Basic 3
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed : in the dining area buffet reach-in cooler: cartons of milk 50°, almond Silk 51° and yogurt packs 50°. Unit was tight against the back wall with cabinets surrounding. A glass of grapefruit juice was added and increased in temperature 3° in 10 minutes. The unit was pulled out from the enclosure.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the area over the juice nozzles is soiled.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : the smaller plates in the buffet area are not inverted or protected.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:48 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.