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HOME 2 SUITES GAINESVILLE

HOME 2 SUITES GAINESVILLE located in GAINESVILLE has undergone 10 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2115 SW 13 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13520293

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517995

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the left hand reach-in cooler in the kitchen: block cheese 44, cream cheese packs 44, block butter 44, the unit was recently serviced. The maintenance engineer came down to troubleshoot, and was instructed if after maintenance no change was visible, to call for a new unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: In the kitchen reach-in cooler: boiled egg 49°-16 each, Milk cartons 46°-20 each, butter packs 47,48°-400 each, Block butter 48°- 3 pounds, bulk cheese 44°-3 pounds, Shredded cheese 48°-20 pounds. A technician came in before today, added refrigerant, but stated the fan was not functioning properly. Other items on the top shelf immediately next to the fan housing were at 43° or less. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10889631

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the left side of the juice machine, over the nozzle, was soiled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the left hand reach-in cooler in the kitchen: block cheese 44°, cream cheese packs 44°, block butter 44°, the unit was recently serviced. The maintenance engineer came down to troubleshoot, and was instructed if after maintenance no change was visible, to call for a new unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed : no working thermometer. Repeat Violation
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : the blue digital thermometer reads 29° when the stem is tightly grasped. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888163

  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: lack of a time mark on the second batch of batter made. The mix will be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a working thermometer on site.
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the glass top thermometer reads 21° then 112° in a proper ice bath.

Inspection Date: 12/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10717814

  • 53A-07-6: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 current Certified Food Manager for this license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: 360 training has been applied and paid for in October. Working on course and test. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: On Sept 12, 2024, a warning was given for lack of a Certified Food Manager. An extension was given after the first 60 days, until 12-12-2024. On 12-13-2024, a call back was done, no Certified Food Manager certificate for the business was available for review. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887800

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of foreign substance. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: No change **Time Extended**
  • 53A-07-6: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 current Certified Food Manager for this license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: 360 training has been applied and paid for in October. Working on course and test. **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: 2 hi-temp dish wash machines, no complying irreversible surface temperature taking device. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: No change **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775317

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area over the juice nozzles has an accumulation of foreign substance.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler: butter packs 51°. ALSO, cream cheese packs46-49° Both of these items had been out for service today for breakfast. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the kitchen reach-in cooler: butter packs 51°. ALSO, cream cheese packs46-49° Both of these items had been out for service today for breakfast. Both were in a freezer pack when out for service, and were now placed back in the reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53A-07-6: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 current Certified Food Manager for this license. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: 2 hi-temp dish wash machines, no complying irreversible surface temperature taking device.
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples at the checking desk and at the buffet line, not wrapped.

Inspection Date: 1/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471848

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: over the juice nozzles has dark foreign substance.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cream cheese packs in the kitchen reach-in cooler, 47F. These were in a pre chilled freezer cambro, and were out for service. These were then placed in the reach-in freezer on a flat pan for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-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. Observed: Alyssa over 60 days, no employee training.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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: Alyssa, no Employee Training, no Employee Reporting form.

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8471214

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Administrative Complaint is pending Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8390065

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: cans of gravy stored on the kitchen floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the self serve juice machine has an accumulation of foreign substances in the area over the juice nozzles.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed: old labels on clean food pans.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid is open.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of lids on the floor on the way to the office.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: multiple single serve tableware(spoons) are not inverted in the containers on the service line.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly as you enter the kitchen.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2023. Admin Complaint
  • 11-27-4: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 written procedures for hazardous cleanup.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the far left reach-in cooler has an accumulation of spills inside. ALSO, the can opener is soiled on the back of the blade.
  • 53A-07-6: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: lack of proof of a Certified Food Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed the staff on hand were not aware of an irreversible device to take surface temperatures of dishes in the hi-temp dish wash machine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: lack of drying devices at the kitchen hand wash sink.
  • 53B-01-5: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: lack of proof of any training, no certificates available for review. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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: staff on hand are not aware of verification of employee illness reporting. Repeat Violation