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BEST WESTERN WALDO INN & SUITES

BEST WESTERN WALDO INN & SUITES in WALDO has 3 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

17230 Sid Martin Highway
Florida, 32694
Alachua County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935554

  • 36-32-5: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: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:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In walk in cooler cracked plastic container in use to store food.
  • 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/ At time of inspection no certified food manager for establishment. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737652

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in kitchen area with water damage/mold like substance.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Most current license available expired 06/01/2023.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of orange juice stored in the floor of the kitchen.
  • 29-20-5: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
  • 02C-03-5: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: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.

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358779

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom next to office.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of yogurt machine on buffet counter.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.