Cody's Original Roadhouse
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
18
Score
Across the available record, Cody's Original Roadhouse has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up six times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Cody's Original Roadhouse trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
6
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored over clean dishes in dish area. Manager removed spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Onion straws stored in pass through window. Manager stated onion straws placed in window twenty minutes prior to temperature being taken.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes in dish area.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pico in cook line reach-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 200+. Manager had employee change sanitizer water, 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Container of milk stored in salad area reach-in cooler. Manager stated milk was opened the previous morning.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in wait station hand washing sink. Manager removed cup during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in dish area.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Containers stored on shelf across from dish area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking on cook line.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf across from dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers stored on shelf next to back door.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of ice machine across from office. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bucket of pickles stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
18
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in dry storage room with potatoes. Observed two flies in kitchen area next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler between cook line grill and fryers: cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved cheese to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F, cheese (38F - Cooling). Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: hot dog (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (44F - Cold Holding); beef (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F, hot dog (41F - Cooling); hamburger (45F - Cooling); beef (38F - Cooling). **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in wait station warmer across from pass through window: mashed potatoes (131F,127F - Hot Holding). Employee stated potatoes placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken, employee turned up warmer to reheat potatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both sides of splitter for faucet next to kitchen ice machine.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers, cutting board on wait station reach-in cooler. Hot water nozzle for wait station coffee machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand washing sink next to office. Employee removed hand sanitizer from dispenser and placed hand soap in dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in beer walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee bottle of water in wait station reach-in cooler. Manager removed bottle of water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on prep table across from beer walk-in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers stored on prep table across from beer walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from hood across from beer walk-in cooler. Employee placed filter in hood during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Employee moved ice scoops to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line grill handle. Employee placed tongs on top of cook line grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rolling racks in walk-in cooler. Hood vents above cook line grills. Mixer guard for floor mixer next to beer walk-in cooler. Shelf above prep table next to beer walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
27
Jan 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flies on cutting board in kitchen
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink at server area
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Five Plastic bins with chipped edges at dishwash area
14-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out trays not inverted in back of kitchen. Manager inverted tray **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Sep 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp in walk-in-cooler dated one month from date of today's preparation. Manager corrected date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - 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.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on clean containers used at the bar. Manager removed backpack Sweater hanging on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water near and heading to ice machine
36-22-4
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 soda dispensing machine at server station.
23-03-4
61
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Two containers of house made dill sauce in walk-in-cooler had date more than 7 days earlier. Two container of Cole slaw had a date more than 7 days earlier.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves preping food took cell phone off shelf then returned to prep line and handled cutting knife and cutting board.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler drawers under grill: Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) All the items had been in that drawer overnight. The thermometer of the unit registered 42F **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler drawers under grill: Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (48F - Cold Holding); Chicken (48F - Cold Holding) All the items had been in that drawer overnight. The thermometer of the unit registered 42F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg wash on cook line kept on time but no time mark noted.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and hot holding temperatures in the steambain: mashed potato (120F - Hot Holding); Meat balls (118F - Hot Holding); pulled pork (88F - Hot Holding); Soup (128F- Hot holding); steak (120, 121F - Hot Holding) All the item had been reheated or cooked one hour earlier. Cook took items to be reheated. Pulled pork was reheated to 170F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishmachine soap pods stored on single service napkins at bar. Manager removed soap pods.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
22-02-4
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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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 - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment had two of the 70 employees food handler certificates
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored above prep table. Employee removed cell phone from shelf. Wireless drill and bits stored above soft drink dispenser boxers. Manager removed drill and bits. Travel rolling bag stored above box of single service lids.. Manager removed bag.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control food stored with handle touching food ( flour, sugar )
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the inside surface of the soda gun nozzles holster on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( Tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( water bottles ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved water bottles **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line missing at soda gun holsters at bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (flour ) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open on dumpster. Employee closed dumpster
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket water. Manager removed mop **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
14-09-4
14
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine at 0ppm. Manager checked lines and corrected, and ppm was at 100 ppm Cl **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bibb under dishmachine on the left side with an attached hose and no vacuum breaker attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at flip-top make table cooler on cook line soiled with a black powder. Manager cleaned and sanitized cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed one Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in behind establishment.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on clean ware rack above clean dishes at dishwash area. employee removed cell phone.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping Tomatos and not wearing a hair restraint. Manager provided a hair net and employee placed over their hair **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area. Employee was cleaning up the standing water. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on plastics curtains at entrance of walk-in-freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plugs missing on both dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered at server station. Manager inverted coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed accumulation of paper and dirt in walk-in-freezer
36-10-4
43
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: Poultry (57,57,56F - Cold Holding); Beef (57,57F - Cold Holding). All the items had been in this reach in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler was 58F. Reach in cooler is located on cook line directly across the deep fryers. Observed in reach in cooler drawers under grill beef at 57F, that had been in the drawer overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap dispensers stored over onions in dry goods storage area. Manager removed soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up knife that had fallen on the floor. Knife was placed in dishwash area and employee returned to prepping food without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Manager instructed employee to wash hands and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler: Poultry (57,57,56F - Cold Holding); Beef (57,57F - Cold Holding). All the items had been in this reach in cooler overnight. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler was 58F. Reach in cooler is located on cook line directly across the deep fryers. Observed in reach in cooler drawers under grill beef at 57F, that had been in the drawer overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar with drain hose from drink making machine in hand wash sink. Manager removed drain hose from hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager had can opener detailed and washed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at dishwash area. Manager restocked dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or container with no handle used to dispense food (rice). Manager removed bowl from rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves and stained in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from an open container in a prep area. Manager had lid and straw placed on container and placed on bottom shelf **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and used aprons stored on dry goods in storage area over single serve trays. Manager removed personal items off rack **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil on floor. Manager place oil on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers after cleaning on the clean ware rack. Manager had containers with labels sent to dishwash area to removed labels and rewash **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
27
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink on the cook line closest to the office, with sauce and food debris in it.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Observed 3 dogs in the outside dining area. 2 dogs were on the floor at the feet of the person who they were with. 1 dog was observed sitting on a chair next to a table used for dining. **Warning**
35A-13-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 unsealed water bottles on the cook line prep tables, one at each end.
12B-07-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a used apron stored over the meat cutting table. This was moved to laundry. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed 50 ppm in a bucket on the cook line . This was refreshed to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef and chicken in an alto sham, both 119F. These were placed on the flat top to be reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in prep, the hand wash sink had ice in it. This was melted. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed lack of a written plan available for review. One was emailed and staff was filling it out during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee water bottle stored over a make table in prep. The drink was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 gaps in the hood filter system. The filters were being moved to the cook line for replacing. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prepared salads not covered in the walk-in cooler. A pan was brought in to cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cody's Original Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cody's Original Roadhouse on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cody's Original Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cody's Original Roadhouse.
How does Cody's Original Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Cody's Original Roadhouse most recently scored 18 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Cody's Original Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cody's Original Roadhouse have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cody's Original Roadhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cody's Original Roadhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cody's Original Roadhouse is inspected around five times per year on average.
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