Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville

Last inspected:

4200 Nw 97 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606

Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville has been inspected 16 times since July 2022, documenting 81 total violations—an average of 5.1 per inspection, in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health reporting violations cited in 4 separate inspections (2024, 2025), handwashing procedure violations in 3 inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), shell stock requirement violations in 3 inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), and proper cooking temperature violations in 4 inspections (2023, 2024, 2025). Chemical storage violations have appeared in at least 5 inspections. Management awareness and allergen awareness violations were cited together on the July 2025 Food-Licensing Inspection. An administrative complaint was recommended following the March 13, 2025 inspection, which documented employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and consumer advisory violations. The facility has not been emergency-closed. The most recent inspection on January 14, 2026 was completed with no further action required, documenting 8 violations including chemical storage and toxic substance control findings.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
81Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 violations per inspection
Alachua County Avg 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Alachua County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville last inspected?
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville?
The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville are: Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.
How many health inspections has Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville had?
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville find?
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville ever been shut down?
No, Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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