AVID HOTEL OCALA DOWNTOWN

1626 Southwest 5th Avenue
Ocala, Florida, 34471
Marion County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8776465

  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grab and go apples are not washed or stickers removed prior to wrapping apples

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8612445

  • 25-06-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8698024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8700591

  • 50-08-7:High Priority - 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/ Warning Priority: High Priority 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended
  • 51-12-5: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/. Warning Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended
  • 53B-01-5: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 Warning Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: No change. Time Extended

Inspection Date: 11/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8698019

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - 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/ Warning Priority: High Priority
  • 31A-09-4: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. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - 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
  • 51-12-5: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/. Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 53B-01-5: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 Warning Priority: Intermediate
  • 12B-13-4: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