AVID HOTEL OCALA DOWNTOWN
1626 S PINE AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-820-6100
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 14 points better than where it started.
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided a digital copy. Priority: Intermediate
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one onsite male employees, inspector provided a digital copy, employee signed during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front area, juice dispenser machine soiled with food residue and mold like substance around nozzles.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the kitchen area, paper plates not inverted, employee inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on top of microwave not labeled, employee labeled salt.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the coffee and juice dispensing machines.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grab and go apples are not washed or stickers removed prior to wrapping apples
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dining area, paper plates not inverted and not located under sneezeguard, Employee inverted.
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended
Observed: No plan review. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended
Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: No change. Time Extended
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided a digital copy. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the right side entrance, spray bottles and cloths inside sink, employee moved all. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No plan review. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the right side of the kitchen entrance, inspector provided a digital copy. Priority: Basic
Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside freezer above customers food. Priority: Basic
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.