STAYBRIDGE SUITES OCALA

Name: STAYBRIDGE SUITES OCALA
Address: 4627 NW BLITCHTON RD, OCALA, FL, 34482, US
Rating: 76.1

4627 NW BLITCHTON RD, OCALA, FL 34482

License #5203298

🏨 Hotel/Resort ℹ️

76.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

September 25, 2026 · 10 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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STAYBRIDGE SUITES OCALA in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 25, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 3 critical, 8 major, 11 minor.

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February 10, 2026

The latest inspection on September 25, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Pan of salsa with mold-like substance covering the top inside top of refrigerated make-table in kitchen.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pans containing chicken, chicken wings, and queso missing date marks inside refrigerated make-table in kitchen. Manager stated all three items were thawed on Monday and had an employee add dates to the pans during this inspection.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in kitchen full of trash from cut produce. An employee removed the trash from the handwash sink during this inspection.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training for any employees. One employee working in kitchen and handling food stated she has been employed in food service at this location for approximately one year.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Top interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drink cups stored on shelf directly above pan of bread in dry storage area. An employee moved the pan of bread during this inspection.
[11-26-1] 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. No proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities. Inspector provided manager a new copy of the employee health reporting agreement during this inspection.
[33-26-4] Garbage storage area insufficient in capacity. Both dumpsters overflowing with 23 bags of trash stored on pad inside dumpster enclosure.
[31B-02-4] No handwash sign and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No handwash sign at handwash sink in bar area. 2. No towels at handwash sink in kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Spray bottle containing yellow sanitizer stored on shelf directly above salt and pepper packets in rear storage room. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection. 2. One bottle of perfume and one bottle of scented lotion stored on shelf directly above pan of bread in dry storage area. An employee moved the pan of bread during this inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in kitchen above soda box stand.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table next to kitchen entrance. Employee removed drink during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coat and gloves stored on kitchen prep table. Employee removed items during inspection.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized ice scoop then placed ice scoop in pan on top of ice machine.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Dumpster in corner of parking lot.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored in container after being removed from bags. Paper plates stored in kitchen not inverted.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on buffet line: boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding); melon (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); waffle batter (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed out three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee voluntarily discarded items. Inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available for sanitizer. No test strips or thermometer available to measure temperature of high temp dish machine.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training certificates.