Gainesville, Alachua County

COMFORT SUITES GAINESVILLE

2603 SW 13 ST, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Sep 17, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-49-4

Detail 24041745

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee orange soda and candy bar stored in the reach-in cooler over guest food. The candy was discarded and the drink moved to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24041746

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : in the cabinet over the microwave, an accumulation of debris.

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-07-6

Detail 23441680

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: No current certificate. Admin Complaint

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 23297651

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: The correct test strip was not available to test. Time Extended

53A-07-6

Detail 23297652

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 23297650

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23297649

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: No change Time Extended

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 11

22-43-4

Detail 23292299

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: when tested, 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The system does not have a cut off valve for the water coming from the spout, possibly causing a lack of water pressure going thru the system to draw up the quaternary amonia concentrated chemical. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23292292

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23292297

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a butter pack in the dining area reach-in cooler, 54°. ALSO, pancake batter 54° in the reach-in cooler. This had been out for service today. ALSO, chocolate batter, 50°, which had been out for service today, was found in the reach-in cooler. Warning

05-05-4

Detail 23292296

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the reach-in cooler reads 51° when time/temperature control for safety foods read 36°.

11-27-4

Detail 23292294

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a visible clean up plan.

22-02-4

Detail 23292295

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the spout and threads of the 1/2 and 1/2 carafe with an accumulation of dried milk.

53A-07-6

Detail 23292293

Intermediate - 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: no Certified Food Manager certifications available for review. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23292290

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: the kitchen staff could not find the quaternary amonia test kit.

53B-01-5

Detail 23292289

Intermediate - 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: Dominique, over 60 days, no certificate and no other current certificates. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 23292298

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 bowls of scrambled eggs on the counter, for employee consumption, not marked. Each container was then marked EMP to designate it is not for public consumption. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23292291

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: dried juice splash up on the underside of the dispensing area. Repeat Violation

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 22334784

High 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 tested 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. Bleach was brought in until a fresh jug of quaternary amonia concentrate can be purchased. The sink was dumped and is being refreshed for a chlorine solution. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 22334785

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 47 each butter chips stored in a cabinet over night.

31B-02-4

Detail 22334789

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the kitchen hand wash sink lacking paper towels. Napkins were brought over to the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22334788

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a probe thermometer. Repeat Violation

08B-15-4

Detail 22334790

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples on the buffet line, not wrapped. Apples cleaned and wrapped during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22334787

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the area over the juice nozzles with dried buildup.

24-17-4

Detail 22334786

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed: items draining/drying on a cloth towel at the end of the 3 compartment sink. The towel was removed. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21273949

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of biscuit gravy dented at the top and bottom seam

41-10-4

Detail 21273951

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed coffee cup with bleach stored in cabinet shelf above food prep area. Employee removed cup from cabinet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 21273952

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed employee did not have a probe thermometer to measure temperatures.

41-17-4

Detail 21273946

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical substance stored above hand wash sink

10-04-5

Detail 21273947

Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed serving spoon stored with food contact surface up and not protected.

25-06-4

Detail 21273950

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored above coffee pot not inverted or protected.

42-01-4

Detail 21273948

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 20677649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties on buffet tray at 130 degrees Fahrenheit reheated 15 minutes prior to inspection. Breakfast buffet had 30 minutes remaining at time of inspection.

41-10-4

Detail 20677648

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaner and spray stored with long wrap boxes in cabinet in kitchen

31B-02-4

Detail 20677647

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at hand wash sink in kitchen at time of inspection. Manager restocked dispenser. Corrected On-Site