HOTEL ELEO AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
1514 SW 14 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 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. Rice based salad dated 9-22-26. Gravy dated 9-22-26.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf at back line: butter (73F – Cold Holding). Front line holding unit: cream cheese (51F – Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
03G-43-3Intermediate – Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that requires a Process Waiver and the establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver and HACCP plan from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. More information can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/special-process/. See stop sale. Vacuum packaged fish in walk-in-cooler. Manager stated the fish was packed onsite. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Kincaid hired 90 days prior with no Food Employee Training Certificate.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. No label on spray bottle of cleaner.
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with old food debris.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in cheese. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee car key fob on bread bin. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef cooking with beard and no guard. Chef donned beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in-freezer.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handle. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents soiled with grease accumulation. Reach-in-cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean bins.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 1:05 PM.
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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.