Towneplace Suites by Marriott

7451 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103400

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 48 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 14, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.High priority, repeat · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 14 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate, 2 basic
-32
Administrative complaint on Sep 14
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score48

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Sep142026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitSep 14, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed : butter packs in the reach-in cooler, 49°. These had been out for breakfast service since 7:00 am.
  Repeat violation
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed : butter packs in the reach-in cooler at 49°.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
  Observed : multiple sprays including blue window cleaner, stored next to the coffee make. These were moved to cleaning. ALSO, Lysol brand spray in dry storage over tea. This was moved below.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
  Observed : apples on display for self serve, not wrapped.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed the orange juice nozzle has build up in it. ALSO, there is a spill in the reach-in cooler, waffle batter.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 current Certified Food Manager.
Basic2
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed : the area above the orange juice dispenser has wet/dry build up.
- Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
  Observed : the reach-in cooler fan is dripping water into the reach-in cooler cavity, onto zip loc bags.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.