Gainesville, Alachua County

HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN

212 SE 1 ST, Gainesville, FL 32601

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

41-10-4

Detail 24436328

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : first aid kit with ice gel packs stored over the canned beer rack. The kit was moved with the employee items, and the wall rack is now scheduled to be moved away. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24436330

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the orange juice nozzle with an accumulation of buildup. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 24436329

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank at the bar is not secured. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24436331

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a duffel bag stored on the canned beer rack. The duffel bag was moved to the employee area. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24436333

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : splash up dried over the juice nozzles. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24436332

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor at the far end of the bar has an accumulation of debris.

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 23702304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-14: No change. Time Extended

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

01B-02-5

Detail 23689158

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23689159

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

22-02-4

Detail 23689168

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

53B-02-5

Detail 23689169

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

41-17-4

Detail 23689156

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

16-03-4

Detail 23689166

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

51-11-4

Detail 23689160

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

24-08-4

Detail 23689162

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

14-11-5

Detail 23689161

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23689163

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

05-09-4

Detail 23689164

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

23-03-4

Detail 23689165

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

16-46-4

Detail 23689157

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

08B-12-5

Detail 23689171

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

08B-17-4

Detail 23689167

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

42-01-4

Detail 23689170

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.

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 22749562

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of dented cheddar flower sauce.

03A-02-5

Detail 22749563

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: milk 48, skim milk 49 and yogurt 52F, placed back in the reach-in cooler after service. No time as a public health control in use at this time. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22749565

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cloths in the mid kitchen hand wash sink. These were removed. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22749559

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the co2 at the bar is not secured. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22749558

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the gauge on the dish wash machine for rinse, never moved during a wash/rinse cycle.

08B-38-4

Detail 22749560

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil on the floor in the storage area.

31B-04-4

Detail 22749561

Basic - Handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used for a dump sink. Observed: at the bar a hand wash sink and a dump sink side by side, both having a sign guiding employee to wash their hands.

23-03-4

Detail 22749564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dried splash up debris over the kitchen juice nozzle.

Sep 6, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

29-42-4

Detail 21337550

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 21337551

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar No: sign soap paper towels. All were added. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21337552

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 4 tanks in dry storage not secured.

14-11-5

Detail 21337554

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the bar dish wash machine was not operable upon arrival.

51-13-4

Detail 21337553

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed lack of a choking poster.

05-09-4

Detail 21337555

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed multiple cold hold units lacking Ambient air thermometers.