HOLIDAY INN GAINESVILLE UNIVERSITY CENTER
1250 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches on floor under soda boxes. Discovered as Manager moving boxes to shelf. At least 10 live roaches on wall to left of walk-in cooler behind co2 tanks. At least 10 live roaches in corner by dry storage rack at exit of kitchen on opposite side of door behind co2 tanks by walk-in cooler. 1 live roach on floor under mixer. 2 live roaches on floor under dish machine drainboard. Operator contacted pest control. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Plastic container with water in line hand-wash sink. Hand-wash sink by two door reach-in cooler behind line in hall blocked by squeegee. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish washing area hand-wash sink. Added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks by walk-in cooler not chained.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on floor by exit of kitchen to storage area. Two dead roaches on floor by back storage table near hand-wash sink with squeegee. 5 dead roaches on floor under reach-in cooler and prep sink by hand-wash sink. 3 dead roaches and egg casing on floor between reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer behind cook line. 5 dead roaches in corner behind reach-in cooler behind cook line. 6 dead roaches on floor under 8 burner stove. 1 dead roach on floor between fryer and grill. 3 dead roaches and egg casing between fryer and hot holding cabinet. 6 dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink. 6 dead roaches on floor under hot and cold holding equipment across from cook line. Operator contacted pest control. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-31-4Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Soda cans and water bottles in black plastic container at back of storage area. Discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Soda boxes from 12/10/19 on floor in storage area. Part of a case of water bottles on floor in back storage area. Cases of water bottles and orange juice on floor of walk-in cooler. Cases of meat on walk-in freezer floor. Moved food items to shelves or on top of items not prohibited from being on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dish room light shields left open.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Basket liners on floor in storage area. Case of plastic cups on floor of back storage area. Case of paper towels and case of hinged containers on floor of mop sink room. Moved single service items off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:15 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.