Howard Johnson in Ocala
Last inspected:
3951 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 344824065Howard Johnson in Ocala averaged 5.9 violations per inspection across 22 inspections dating back to 2022, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations and improper cooking temperatures have been recurring issues, cited across multiple inspections. Hand and arm washing violations appeared in at least five separate inspections, and improper cooking temperatures were cited in at least three. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory, and allergen awareness, with the inspection completed and no further action required. A prior inspection on August 29, 2024 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after nine violations were found. Fire safety violations related to boiler certification were documented in early 2020.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Howard Johnson in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Howard Johnson in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Administrative complaint recommended
Howard Johnson in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Howard Johnson in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Howard Johnson in Ocala last inspected?
- Howard Johnson in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Howard Johnson in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Howard Johnson in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Howard Johnson in Ocala had?
- Howard Johnson in Ocala has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Howard Johnson in Ocala find?
- Howard Johnson in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Howard Johnson in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Howard Johnson 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Howard Johnson in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Howard Johnson in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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