La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala
Last inspected:
3530 Sw 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: La Quinta Florida health inspections, violations & closures
LA Quinta Inn & Suites #988 in Ocala has accumulated 26 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 1 violation per visit. The facility has never been shut down and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. Fire safety records document two expired boiler certificates from 2015 and 2017. Most violations involve clean multi-use utensils, outer opening protection, and allergen awareness procedures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala last inspected?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Allergen awareness.
- How many health inspections has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala had?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 in Ocala has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala find?
- La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 in Ocala was most recently inspected on November 20, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has La Quinta Inn & Suites in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, La Quinta Inn & Suites #988 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.
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