SLEEP INN & SUITES OCALA

With 5 documented inspections, SLEEP INN & SUITES OCALA in OCALA has achieved a 4.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

13600 Southwest 17th Court
Ocala, Florida, 34473
Marion County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10872699

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2024. Operator posted current license. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of coffee on floor in kitchen area. Picked up. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Coffee filters not protected in kitchen
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave in dining room soiled with food debris.

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10725570

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8890330

  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Provided trading course certificate, no proof of exam being passed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8735757

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - 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
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8500518

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine utilized.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site