Ocala Super 8 Motel

3924 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34482

American

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Ocala Super 8 Motel has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Ocala Super 8 Motel on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to office: yogurt (44F,45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated yogurts placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved yogurts to kitchen reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Box of Ozempic stored in reach-in cooler with restaurant food. Manager removed Ozempic during inspection to reach-in cooler designated for employees. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.

05-08-4

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 in kitchen reach-in cooler. Manager stated milk was opened the previous morning. Manager placed proper date marked on milk. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling paint in dish area peeling.

36-37-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in kitchen missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee dumped drink in kitchen hand washing sink.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored with restaurant food. Manager moved personal food to reach-in cooler designated for employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-49-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Feb 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage biscuits (50F - Cold Holding) kept in drawer with bread. Manager advised that sausage biscuits are taken from freezer and taken within the hour and drawer is restocked.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Open bag of cat food and bowls in the kitchen area.

35A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

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 juice dispensing machine.

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two open soft drink bottles in reach in cooler stored above food served to the public.

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of soft drinks and one case of water all in plastic bottles stored on floor behind front counter **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a box of detergent packets stored about case of noodle cups.

41-10-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter stored on top of coffee machine in lobby and not covered or protected.

25-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of soft drinks stored on floor behind registration counter.

08B-38-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocala Super 8 Motel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocala Super 8 Motel on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocala Super 8 Motel?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocala Super 8 Motel.

How does Ocala Super 8 Motel compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Ocala Super 8 Motel most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Ocala Super 8 Motel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ocala Super 8 Motel have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ocala Super 8 Motel 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 Ocala Super 8 Motel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocala Super 8 Motel is inspected around two times per year on average.

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