Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

HOWARD JOHNSON

3951 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 344824065

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3714449
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13752942
DBPR license5201967

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Aerosol can containing air freshener and "Raid" stored on shelf above coffee at kitchen entrance. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of office/kitchen building.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in back of kitchen unable to dispense towels. Manager replaced the battery to the dispenser during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches inside cabinets at front counter. An employee cleaned the cabinets during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind office building sitting directly on soil. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:35 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.