QUALITY INN
2435 Southwest 13th Street
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728320
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license is not available for review.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach in the utensil drawer. Staff cleaned up and discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 22-13-5:Basic - Iced tea dispenser/batter hopper not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed: the waffle batter hopper in the reach-in cooler, with an accumulation of dried batter on the threads and exterior throat of the dispenser. Repeat Violation
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: no visible choking poster. One was emailed and printed. Corrected On-Site
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: lack of the availability of the last inspection for review.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed: clean dishes drying on cloth towels.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: in the storage room off the dining area, cases of single serve stored on the floor.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed: all forks, spoons and knives are presented food contact side up. Repeat Violation
- 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: no visible hazard clean up poster. One was emailed and printed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: there was no visible quaternary amonia test kit on the counters nor in the drawers. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the paper towels are on the other side of the 3 compartment sink. ALSO, the soap is on the other side of the sink. ALSO, the sign for handwashing is over the rinse sink, not the hand wash sink.
Inspection Date: 11/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538833
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8484676
- 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: lack of a Certified Food Manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: No Change, Per Hitendra, Jay said he would have the class and test done by the end of 2 weeks. The class and test are currently prepaid. Nov 13, 2023 is the expected completion date. Please email me a copy of the completed/passed Test From AAA. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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 lack of proof of any training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Jay is in the process of completing the Certified Food Manager test. 30 day extension. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350237
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed the reach-in cooler in the dining area not holding at 41F or below. Butter and cream cheese both above 51F. The inside of the unit had condensation formed on the walls.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed: the kitchen microwave had an accumulation of debris and grease on the inside. The staff started cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no signs reminding/requiring employees to wash their hands, Kitchen and restroom. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed in the dry storage room connected to the dining area, multiple boxes of single serve stored on the floor.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed: unwrapped single serve forks on the dining area counter, not placed with the food contact portion faced down.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the dining area self serve reach-in cooler: butter 55, cream cheese 51F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the dining area reach-in cooler: butter 55, cream cheese 51F.
- 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 a plan.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the batter hopper with dried, crusty debris around the top screw cap. Staff started cleaning it. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 a Certified Food Manager. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit, quaternary amonia in a gallon jug under the 3 compartment sink.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed lack of a probe thermometer.
- 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. 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: no forms, no training. Warning