SUPER 8 MOTEL
SUPER 8 MOTEL has 5 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4202 Southwest 40th Boulevard
Gainesville, Florida, 32608
Robinswood
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13504133
- 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 any Certified Food Manager for the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No change. Admin Complaint
- 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 2025-10-27: No change. Front line was taking the class when I came in. Not yet completed. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 reporting forms for the two that handle food service. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: No change. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10887453
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed : the receipt for the current license was available, but not the license.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed : a copy of the last inspection was not available for review.
- 03F-04-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed : waffle batter returned to refrigeration at the end of service. ALSO, butter packs out for service not on temperature control, replaced back in the reach-in cooler, 45°.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the waffle batter hopper has old dried batter by the screw cap. ALSO, the waffle batter mixing container has old dried batter on the lid and seal edge.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : 2 tongs in the dining area hand wash sink.
- 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 any Certified Food Manager for the establishment. Warning
- 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 reporting forms for the two that handle food service. Discussed the Employee Reporting form and emailed a blank copy.
Inspection Date: 9/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724378
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over the juice dispenser nozzles, an accumulation of dried splash up. ALSO, the screw on cap for the waffle batter hopper has an accumulation of dried food debris.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: by the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink, no paper towels.
Inspection Date: 11/7/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8506602
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/22/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8387816
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: current license not available for review.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed: sausage gravy covered in the reach-in cooler, 86F when cooling started around 9:00am, end of breakfast. It is still not below 70F, over 3 hours later.
- 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