SPRINGHILL SUITES GAINESVILLE
4155 SW 40 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine.
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed: upon arrival, license expired on 6-1-2023. The license was paid for during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the 3 compartment sink quaternary amonia tested for 0 ppm with multiple test strips. The solution had a pink color. The sink was drained and refilled with cool water, tested to 100 ppm for chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed buffet boiled eggs 53F.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: boiled eggs on the self serve buffet, 53F. ALSO, butter chips 70F. ALSO, cream cheese packs 73F. Milk in carafes, 44,47F. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cavity where the juice nozzles attach has an accumulation of foreign substances. The staff started cleaning and flushing the area. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: lack of a Certified Food Manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: no current proof of any training. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: lack of any reporting forms filled out. **Warning**
Basic 2
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open employee sour cream stored in a reach-in cooler in the kitchen, over guest shredded cheese. The sour cream was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of dried juice splash up. The staff started cleaning this area. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:32 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.