Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville
Last inspected:
1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601Part of: Holiday Inn Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center, a 48-seat hotel food service operation in Gainesville, was emergency-closed on January 9, 2020 for roach activity. The facility has recorded 25 inspections and 123 total violations since 2016, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, in line with the statewide average of 5.2. A pattern of employee health reporting violations has emerged across multiple recent inspections, appearing in 5 of the last 7 inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Fire safety issues were documented on October 30, 2019, when electrical wiring in disrepair was observed near the walk-in cooler. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in a call back compliance disposition with no violations cited, following an inspection four days earlier on January 8, 2026 that resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation after 10 violations were found, including high-priority employee health reporting and food contact surface violations.
Most recent closure: January 9, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020002163 | $400.00 | Jan 9, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville last inspected?
- Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville last shut down?
- Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville was last shut down on January 9, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville had?
- Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville find?
- Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville been fined?
- Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center in Gainesville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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