EQUUS INN
3434 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352.854-3200
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 3 visits since December 2023
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3 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, Canadian bacon (ham) 128F, item will be placed on time and will be discarded at 10:00am.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the front breakfast area, chocolate chips and blueberry pie filling not covered, employee moved to a display case with hinge lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, milk 50F, milk pulled out of cooler at 6:00am, manager will use time as a public health control form, food will be discarded at 10:00
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, Canadian bacon (ham) 128F, item will be placed on time and will be discarded at 10:00am.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep table, employee moved.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave (top) with food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the storage room.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area shelves soiled.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint tray above apples, employee moved.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Female employee on site.
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 female employee on site.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled, employee cleaned during inspection, also can opener blade soiled, employee cleaned.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the kitchen area and storage area, employee posted
Dec 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner in cabinet over clean dishes. Moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads in hand sink in kitchen area near triple sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided is expired.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two national registry certificates provided with the word void typed across them. One certificate missing Date of birth, trainer name and trainer number.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bags of personal food on shelf over butter packets in cooler located near dry storage area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and bag of single use plates, cups and napkins on floor in back room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and/or used as a food contact surface. Two wet towels under clean dishes on drain board in kitchen area.
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.