Equus Inn
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Equus Inn four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 26, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Equus Inn trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, milk 50F, milk pulled out of cooler at 6:00am, manager will use time as a public health control form, food will be discarded at 10:00 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, Canadian bacon (ham) 128F, item will be placed on time and will be discarded at 10:00am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the front breakfast area, chocolate chips and blueberry pie filling not covered, employee moved to a display case with hinge lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave (top) with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the storage room. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner in cabinet over clean dishes. Moved.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two national registry certificates provided with the word void typed across them. One certificate missing Date of birth, trainer name and trainer number. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads in hand sink in kitchen area near triple sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided is expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bags of personal food on shelf over butter packets in cooler located near dry storage area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases and bag of single use plates, cups and napkins on floor in back room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and/or used as a food contact surface. Two wet towels under clean dishes on drain board in kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter area, milk 52F and eggs 53F, items placed at 6:30am, Employee will use time as a Public Health control.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dry storage area, sanitizer wipes stored above cookies, Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two photocopies.
53B-09-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on front area drawer, Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dry storage area, cases of napkins and cups on floor.
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Equus Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Equus Inn on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Equus Inn?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Equus Inn.
How does Equus Inn compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Equus Inn most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Equus Inn's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Equus Inn have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Equus Inn 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 Equus Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Equus Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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