HOLIDAY INN & SUITES CONFERENCE CENTER
3600 SW 38 AVE, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-629-9500
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth and/or Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two sticks of butter 44F in reach in cooler in kitchen area and three oranges have mold like growth in walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, crumble sausage date marked 2/18/26.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut lettuce 48F, bag of lettuce stored in a double container, lettuce place in cooler last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut lettuce 48F, bag of lettuce stored in a double container, lettuce place in cooler last night. At the front breakfast area, butter 51F, employee voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the server station.
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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. For one male employee.
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 male employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken no date marked, Employee dated 02/21/26
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photocopy
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.reach-in cooler at the cook line and storage area soiled with food residue.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, unwashed strawberries and blueberries containers stored above portion cups of fruits, Employee moved and stored properly.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, pasta date marked 10/08/25.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, milk no date marked, employee voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the ware washing area blocked by basket, employee moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets.
May 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. Ziplock bag containing sliced turkey with date mark of 04/16In cooler at cookline. Stop sale issued. 2. Container of cooked pasta with date mark of 4/18 in cooler near cookline. Stop sale issued.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee aprons on shelf inside walk-in liquor storage closet above drinks. Manager removed aprons from shelf during this inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Several nonfunctional and unused coolers in kitchen.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty air vent and ceiling tiles at cookline.
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm, Employee set triple sink, chlorine 50-100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, pizza sauce date marked 9/18/24, turkey 9/18/24, ham 9/18/24, chicken wings 9/17/24 and water melon date marked 9/9/24.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, chicken 130-132F Manager moved to oven to reheated to 165F.
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. No documents available at inspection time
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. No documents available at inspection time.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the bar area, Employee fixed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the cook line, observed cooked spinach, ham and milk no date marked, Manager dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine heavily soiled with mold like substance
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line and prep area soiled, also with mold like substance
Jan 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine, high temp machine being utilized as a chemical machine according to sticker attached to machine. Chemical bucket was empty, employee replenished then 0 ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bag of cheddar cheese in walk in cooler with green and white substance on shredded pieces of cheese. Cook discarded cheese.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Milk at bar with no date mark, employee unaware of when milk was opened. Ring of build up on interior of jug consistent with milk being in container extended time. Also, milk expiration date was 12/13/2023.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at bar with no date mark, employee unaware of when milk was opened. Ring of build up on interior of jug consistent with milk being in container extended time. Also, milk expiration date was 12/13/2023. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has pink substance on deflector plate near chute. Interior of two convection ovens soiled with food debris and grease.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser located in server station. Employee changed batteries, then towel dispenser working.
Open dumpster lid. One lid on cardboard dumpster open
Aug 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth and/or Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two sticks of butter 44F in reach in cooler in kitchen area and three oranges have mold like growth in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two sticks of butter 44F in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Manager stated items in unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device and/or soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at sink in server station. No towels at sink behind bar.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Five certificates provided are food service prep FSP213164
Food stored in a prohibited area. Unwashed heads of lettuce on shelf over washed tomatoes. Manager moved. Case of plastic bottle apple juice on floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Two buckets behind front bar. Manager picked up.
Open dumpster lid. One lid on cardboard dumpster open.
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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