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HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN

212 SE 1 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32601

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3476596
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787593
DBPR license1103702

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3/17 ham and turkey.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46,48F – Cold Holding); cheese (46F – Cold Holding) items in cooler, kitchen has been closed for a few hours, unsure how long food may have been out of temp, cooler blowing at 48F, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. OJ dispenser nozzle. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.

#15Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle with blue liquid inside over Handwash sink on cooks line, operator labeled as floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior top and sides are soiled with hard water build up.

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the hallway in kitchen/laundry, operator chained. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack above Three compartment sink.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Interior top 3 door reach in cooler under fryer.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash area above juice dispensing nozzles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 containers on clean drying rack above Three compartment sink.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Tortillas in a bag the bag is not closed, operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Celery in cardboard box in reach in cooler over already washed/prepped celery.

#11Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in empty bucket at the end of cooks line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.