HOWARD JOHNSON
3951 NW BLITCHTON RD, Ocala FL 34482 · (352)629-7021
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on kitchen prep table: butter (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place butter in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing air freshener and "Raid" stored on shelf above coffee at kitchen entrance. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of office/kitchen building.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in back of kitchen unable to dispense towels. Manager replaced the battery to the dispenser during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside cabinets at front counter. An employee cleaned the cabinets during this inspection.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind office building sitting directly on soil.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on kitchen prep table: butter (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place butter in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen prep table stained.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink next to entrance.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One out of three employee certifications provided.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses stored on shelf next to kitchen coffee machine.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Cardboard dumpster behind restaurant.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored next to kitchen coffee machine.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin and body creams stored above prep table area. Person in charge removed all the items
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine has mold like substance. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for three-compartment sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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 proof
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No probe thermometers available.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above food served to the public in the reach in cooler and walk-in-cooler
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 juice dispensing machine at server station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates and forks and spoons not inverted or protected. Person in charge inverted all theitems
Dec 8, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Person in charge had No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. employee discarded sponge
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