Equus Inn in Ocala
Last inspected:
3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Equus Inn in Ocala averaged 3.7 violations per inspection across 12 inspections between February 2020 and September 2025, below the statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations for employee health reporting and proper hand-washing practices appeared across multiple inspections, with employee health reporting cited in four separate inspections and hand-washing violations cited in three. Two inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations (November 2024 and December 2023). The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025 identified 15 violations including three high-priority findings for employee health reporting, consumer advisory requirements, and shell stock handling, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Equus Inn in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Equus Inn in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Equus Inn in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Equus Inn in Ocala last inspected?
- Equus Inn in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 26, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Equus Inn in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Equus Inn in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Equus Inn in Ocala had?
- Equus Inn in Ocala has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Equus Inn in Ocala find?
- Equus Inn in Ocala was most recently inspected on September 26, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Equus Inn in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Equus Inn in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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