EQUUS INN
3434 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner in cabinet over clean dishes. Moved.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads in hand sink in kitchen area near triple sink.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided is expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two national registry certificates provided with the word void typed across them. One certificate missing Date of birth, trainer name and trainer number. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 3
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bags of personal food on shelf over butter packets in cooler located near dry storage area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and bag of single use plates, cups and napkins on floor in back room. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and/or used as a food contact surface. Two wet towels under clean dishes on drain board in kitchen area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:46 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.