AVID HOTEL OCALA DOWNTOWN
Based on 6 health inspections, AVID HOTEL OCALA DOWNTOWN in OCALA has earned a 3.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
1626 Southwest 5th Avenue
Ocala, Florida, 34471
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/26/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10900746
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License from 2024.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Not available
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front area, juice dispenser machine soiled with food residue and mold like substance around nozzles. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the kitchen area, paper plates not inverted, employee inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on top of microwave not labeled, employee labeled salt. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 onsite male employees, inspector provided a digital copy, employee signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
8/27/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8776465
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 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
2/16/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8612445
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 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
2/16/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8698024
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/4/2024· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8700591
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int
- 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
11/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8698019
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 2 basic
- 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