Comfort Suites Ocala
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
82
Score
Comfort Suites Ocala appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Sep 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Comfort Suites Ocala is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Lipton tea bags on floor in kitchen area. Picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge had no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee (Melissa) hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Manager advised that only one person works in the kitchen and they took the food manager exam but have not received the results. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Manager advised that employee took the exam earlier this week but has not received the results. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
82
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge had no proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee (Melissa) hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen with chemical bottle, scrub pad and soap inside sink. employee removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips available during inspection.
16-37-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding in air conditioner closet in the kitchen
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on top of cereal box and single served cups.
40-06-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Observed cigarette and lighter on prep area table next to syrup.
12B-06-4
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 coffee dispensing machine at self serve station. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware forks and spoons with food contact surface upright in containers for public to access.
24-18-4
52
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Comfort Suites Ocala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Comfort Suites Ocala on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Comfort Suites Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Comfort Suites Ocala most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Comfort Suites Ocala's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Comfort Suites Ocala have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Comfort Suites Ocala 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 Comfort Suites Ocala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Comfort Suites Ocala is inspected around two times per year on average.
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