Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville
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4200 Nw 97 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 August 25, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- 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 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching 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 August 25, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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