Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area
3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 · Permanent Food Service · License 1102876
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 3 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle of cleaner in kitchen not labeled. Manager labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Morgan food handler certificate expired 9-2-26.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee opened drink in storage room reach-in-cooler not labeled or segregated. Manager discarded.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Ice buildup in storage room freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Storage room reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection5 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Foil-wrapped plate of personal food in kitchen reach-in cooler not identified or segregated. Employee moved to proper storage area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Ice buildup in storage room freezer.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Storage room reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Left lid open.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Purse on shelf in storage room over and next to dry food. Employee moved purse.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.