HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN

Name: HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN
Address: 212 SE 1 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 32601, US
Rating: 88.7

212 SE 1 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601

License #1103702

🏨 Hotel/Resort ℹ️

88.7 Grade B / 100

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Latest inspection

March 12, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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HYATT PLACE GAINESVILLE DOWNTOWN in GAINESVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88.7 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 20 minor.

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May 12, 2025

The latest inspection on March 12, 2026 shows 6 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the co2 tank at the bar is not secured.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a duffel bag stored on the canned beer rack. The duffel bag was moved to the employee area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : splash up dried over the juice nozzles.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor at the far end of the bar has an accumulation of debris.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : first aid kit with ice gel packs stored over the canned beer rack. The kit was moved with the employee items, and the wall rack is now scheduled to be moved away.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the orange juice nozzle with an accumulation of buildup.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior top and sides are soiled with hard water build up.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the hallway in kitchen/laundry, operator chained.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on drying rack above Three compartment sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards with deep cut marks.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Jug of oil on floor on cooks line.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Interior top 3 door reach in cooler under fryer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Backsplash area above juice dispensing nozzles.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3 containers on clean drying rack above Three compartment sink.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Tortillas in a bag the bag is not closed, operator closed.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with/over ready-to-eat food. Celery in cardboard box in reach in cooler over already washed/prepped celery.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in empty bucket at the end of cooks line.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3/17 ham and turkey.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (46,48F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding) items in cooler, kitchen has been closed for a few hours, unsure how long food may have been out of temp, cooler blowing at 48F, see stop sale.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. OJ dispenser nozzle. Cutting board on reach in cooler stained.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee expired 1/2025, no other certificates available, front of house manager stated all employees have been working longer than 60 days.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle with blue liquid inside over Handwash sink on cooks line, operator labeled as floor cleaner.