Best Western Ocala Park Centre
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Best Western Ocala Park Centre stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “commercially processed ready-to-eat”, showing up three times.
Best Western Ocala Park Centre's latest score of 82 sits above the Ocala average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk 52F (left overnight in cooler), eggs 58F. At the front buffet station, yogurt 48F, boiled eggs 47F, cream cheese 48F, employee moved all items to freezer to drop temperature down, items placed around 8:00Am, milk 50F and 58F(stop sale). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, not working, no time temperature control for safety (TCS) food in cooler. Reach-in cooler at the storage area, milk 41F. Buffet station, cream cheese 46F, boiled eggs 46F, yogurt 47F, ambient temperature of 56F. Per employee all items place at 6:15am and will be discarded at 9:30am. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the breakfast station (buffet area) sausage gravy and utensils for Hot holding items not under sneeze guards, gravy containers don't have hinged lid **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, with ambient temperature of 50F, milk 52F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Reach-in cooler at the buffet station with ambient temperature of 56F, also reach-in cooler at the main kitchen area not working (no time temperature control for safety (TCS) food on site). **Time Extended**
14-74-7
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the breakfast station (buffet area) sausage gravy and utensils for Hot holding items not under sneeze guards, gravy containers don't have hinged lid **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk 52F. At the buffet station, milk 50F and 58F(stop sale).
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk 52F (left overnight in cooler), eggs 58F. At the front buffet station, yogurt 48F, boiled eggs 47F, cream cheese 48F, employee moved all items to freezer to drop temperature down, items placed around 8:00Am, milk 50F and 58F(stop sale). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap containers stored next to liquid eggs, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, no soap, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. No battery, Employee installed new battery. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the storage area reading 20F, ambient temperature of 40F.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the cook line, milk no date.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the cook line, towels inside sink, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
16-37-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, with ambient temperature of 50F, milk 52F. **Warning**
14-74-7
29
Jun 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of juice machine soiled.
23-03-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Boiled eggs in reach in cooler portioned yesterday morning with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean pans on top shelf over triple sink not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in small kitchen area. Manager stated it is from electrical outlet being removed.
36-24-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lids open on two dumpsters
33-16-4
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, Cold holding: yogurt 52F, liquid eggs 65F, sausage 52F, sausage gravy 56F, cream cheese 55F, milk 51F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, Cold holding: yogurt 52F, liquid eggs 65F, sausage 52F, sausage gravy 56F, cream cheese 55F, milk 51F, ambient temperature of cooler 55F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, sausage gravy not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, Cold holding: yogurt 52F, liquid eggs 65F, sausage 52F, sausage gravy 56F, cream cheese 55F, milk 51F, ambient temperature of 55F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Western Ocala Park Centre last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Western Ocala Park Centre on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Western Ocala Park Centre?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Western Ocala Park Centre.
How does Best Western Ocala Park Centre compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Best Western Ocala Park Centre most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Best Western Ocala Park Centre's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Western Ocala Park Centre have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Western Ocala Park Centre means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Best Western Ocala Park Centre inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Ocala Park Centre is inspected around two times per year on average.
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