Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo
Last inspected:
17230 Ne Us Hwy 301, Waldo, FL 32694Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Best Western Waldo Inn & Suites, a 24-seat hotel food service establishment in Waldo, has averaged 3.9 violations per inspection across 15 routine inspections since April 2022, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Employee health policy violations appeared in 3 inspections (September 2022, October 2024, and implied in April 2022), and hand washing violations were cited in 2 inspections (September 2022 and October 2024). Other recurring findings included food contact surface issues (October 2025), improper cooking temperatures (March 2024), and chemical storage violations (March 2024). The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied with zero violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo last inspected?
- Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo had?
- Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo find?
- Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo was most recently inspected on June 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo ever been shut down?
- No, Best Western Inn & Suites in Waldo has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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