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SLEEP INN & SUITES OCALA

13600 SW 17 CT, Ocala FL 34473 · 352-347-8383

Last inspected Jul 21, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5202557
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
JUL 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave in dining room soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2024. Operator posted current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Case of coffee on floor in kitchen area. Picked up.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.) Around nozzles of juice machine has buildup of food debris. 2.) Lime build up on hose at triple sink.
Basic/23-03-4
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Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters not protected in kitchen
Basic/25-09-4
The state's own report →
Dec 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge stated that Melissa Bigwood is no longer at this location and there are no other certified food managers.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 20, 2024 · Provided trading course certificate, no proof of exam being passed. Time Extended
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge stated that Melissa Bigwood is no longer at this location and there are no other certified food managers.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-37-5
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Interior of cabinet below three-compartment sink soiled with brown substance. 2. Several water stains on ceiling tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-50-4
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine utilized.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in kitchen has water shut off. Turned on then 104F.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2023Inspection 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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Open dumpster lid. Two lids on dumpster open.
Basic/33-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink, water draining inside cabinet.
Basic/29-11-4

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.