HOWARD JOHNSON
3951 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 344824065
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on kitchen prep table: butter (65F – Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place butter in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen prep table stained. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink next to entrance.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One out of three employee certifications provided.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses stored on shelf next to kitchen coffee machine.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Cardboard dumpster behind restaurant.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in dry storage area.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters stored next to kitchen coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.