Waldo, Alachua County

BEST WESTERN WALDO INN & SUITES

17230 NE US HWY 301, Waldo, FL 32694

FoodSeating

Latest violations

No violations

Jan 21, 2026

City

Waldo

County

Alachua

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

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.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-07-6

Detail 24250400

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/ At time of inspection no certified food manager for establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-15: At time of follow up inspection person in charge with food manager certification not present and states will email over. Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-07-6

Detail 24108275

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/ At time of inspection no certified food manager for establishment. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24108273

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles of kitchen area with water damage and mold like substance. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24108274

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on kitchen counter with food residue at interior top back corner.

14-12-4

Detail 24108276

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In walk in cooler cracked plastic container in use to store food.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 23224601

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In the reach in cooler, open containers of milk and liquid eggs missing product date marking.

53B-14-5

Detail 23224603

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection one employee still employed with expired food handler training from 02/05/2024.

36-32-5

Detail 23224600

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area with water damage/mold like substance.

50-09-4

Detail 23224604

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Most current license available expired 06/01/2023.

08B-38-4

Detail 23224602

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of orange juice stored in the floor of the kitchen.

29-20-5

Detail 23224605

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen with very slow drain. Repeat Violation

Mar 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22697481

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

31B-04-4

Detail 22697484

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom next to office.

23-03-4

Detail 22697483

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of yogurt machine on buffet counter.

29-20-5

Detail 22697482

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen.

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-04-5

Detail 21352585

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed apples in reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 21352584

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM, states owner has taken test, just does not have certificate yet. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 21352583

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser not functioning during inspection.

02D-01-5

Detail 21352586

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in cabinet unlabeled.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20983344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler milk, cream cheese, 44-48F. Person in charge states door was opened during breakfast 2 hrs ago. Person in charge turned unit down, ambient temperature at 45F during inspection. Person in charge moved all time/temperature control for safety items to reach in cooler holding temperature. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20983347

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 2 days ago per person in charge with no date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20983346

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice dispenser at reach in cooler in kitchen with debris buildup.

32-04-4

Detail 20983349

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Self closing mechanism missing from employee restroom Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20983348

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2020 displayed.

29-20-5

Detail 20983345

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink slow draining in kitchen. Repeat Violation