Quality Inn
7516 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103163
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection1 high priority (1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 6 basic (2 repeats)-23
- Administrative complaint on Aug 17Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Expired 6/1/2026.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Handwash sink in kitchen, employee placed paper towels by Handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Spray bottle no label with pink liquid on table outside of kitchen, operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Opened coke on shelf above other foods.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Small purple cutting board with cut marks in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
Wooden table top under coffee machine.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
The top of reach in coolers are soiled with dust.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Table top fryers and warming units on floor under storage shelves in kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Some tiles in kitchen with brown staining indicating water damage.
Repeat 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.