Courtyard by Marriott Ocala

3712 Sw 38Th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474

American

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Courtyard by Marriott Ocala five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Courtyard by Marriott Ocala's latest score of 70 falls below the Ocala average of 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 cook line, gallon of milk and half and half no date marked, per employee dairy products opened 09/08/25.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket inside sink at the cook line, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked container above prep sink with old sticker residue, employee removed stockers and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front area, to go containers not inverted, Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers at the cook line, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Sep 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 1. Pan of meatballs with date mark of 9/1 stored inside reach-in cooler drawer in bar area. Stop sale issued. 2. Pan of cut lettuce with date mark of 9/4 inside top of refrigerated make-table in bar area. Stop sale issued. 3. Pan of cut cantaloupe with date mark of 9/4 on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Stop sale issued. **Warning**

01B-28-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles containing a chemical cleaner stored on shelf in bar area directly above box containing popcorn kernels. Manager removed both spray bottles from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Napkin stored in direct contact with cut lettuce inside top of refrigerated make-table in bar area. Manager discarded napkin and lettuce during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in bar area. Manager replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make-table in bar area stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelving in dry storage hallway behind kitchen.

14-45-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use throughout kitchen.

36-37-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor below shelving in dry storage hallway behind kitchen soiled with dirt and/or food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in server station near coffee machine.

36-24-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on door of reach-in freezer door at cookline soiled with black substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old labels stuck to side of five pans on clean dish rack in kitchen.

16-46-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Marinara sauce date marked 10/28/22

01B-24-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the three compartment sink area and bar area, no paper towels, Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Courtyard by Marriott Ocala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Courtyard by Marriott Ocala on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Courtyard by Marriott Ocala?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Courtyard by Marriott Ocala.

How does Courtyard by Marriott Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Courtyard by Marriott Ocala most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Courtyard by Marriott Ocala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Courtyard by Marriott Ocala have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Courtyard by Marriott Ocala 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 Courtyard by Marriott Ocala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Courtyard by Marriott Ocala is inspected around two times per year on average.

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