Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala
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8169 Sw Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala operated under persistent compliance challenges across 17 inspections between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection—nearly 27 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility accumulated 113 total violations, with high-priority violations concentrated in employee health policy (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage and toxic substance control (recurring across 4+ inspections), food contact surface sanitation, and consumer advisory requirements. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 33 violations including 6 high-priority findings covering employee health policy, food contact surfaces, chemical storage, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory failures, though the inspection was completed with no further action. An August 26, 2025 routine inspection produced 36 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation—the facility's most serious enforcement action on record—with high-priority violations again spanning employee health reporting, chemical storage, allergen awareness, and consumer advisory. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but the pattern of high violation counts, recurring high-priority findings, and formal enforcement action in August 2025 indicates sustained operational deficiencies in food safety management.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala last inspected?
- Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala had?
- Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala find?
- Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 18 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Cody's Original Roadhouse in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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