Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown

1626 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

American

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Observed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown's latest score of 70 falls below the Ocala average of 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - 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 coffee and juice dispensing machines.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grab and go apples are not washed or stickers removed prior to wrapping apples

08B-17-4

Feb 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dining area, paper plates not inverted and not located under sneezeguard, Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended

50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: No plan review. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: Application submitted/in progress. Time Extended

51-12-5

Intermediate - Observed: 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. For one female employee **Warning** Priority: Intermediate 01/04/2024 callback: No change. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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50-08-7

Intermediate - Observed: Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided a digital copy. Priority: Intermediate

11-27-4

51-12-5

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the right side entrance, spray bottles and cloths inside sink, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate

31A-09-4

Basic - Observed: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink inside freezer above customers food. Priority: Basic

12B-13-4

Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the right side of the kitchen entrance, inspector provided a digital copy. Priority: Basic

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown?

Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown.

How does Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Avid Hotel Ocala Downtown is inspected around two times per year on average.

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