HOWARD JOHNSON
3951 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 344824065
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Aspirin and body creams stored above prep table area. Person in charge removed all the items **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine has mold like substance. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for three-compartment sink
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof **Warning**
05-03-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. No probe thermometers available.
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored above food served to the public in the reach in cooler and walk-in-cooler
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the juice dispensing machine at server station.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service plates and forks and spoons not inverted or protected. Person in charge inverted all theitems **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:59 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.