Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala

13600 Sw 17 Ct, Ocala, FL 34473

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Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Dec 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge stated that Melissa Bigwood is no longer at this location and there are no other certified food managers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-20: Provided trading course certificate, no proof of exam being passed. **Time Extended**

53A-07-6

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge stated that Melissa Bigwood is no longer at this location and there are no other certified food managers. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Interior of cabinet below three-compartment sink soiled with brown substance. 2. Several water stains on ceiling tiles in kitchen

36-50-4

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

Jan 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations.

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

16-37-1

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

05-08-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in kitchen has water shut off. Turned on then 104F. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Open dumpster lid. Two lids on dumpster open.

33-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink, water draining inside cabinet.

29-11-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sleep Inn & Suites 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 Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sleep Inn & Suites Ocala is inspected around three times per year on average.

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