Howard Johnson
3951 NW Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34482 · Permanent Food Service · License 5201967
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Backflow prevention device missing at spigot on side of office/kitchen building.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Aerosol can containing air freshener and "Raid" stored on shelf above coffee at kitchen entrance. Manager removed the chemicals from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in back of kitchen unable to dispense towels. Manager replaced the battery to the dispenser during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic2
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Dumpster behind office building sitting directly on soil.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Two dead roaches inside cabinets at front counter. An employee cleaned the cabinets during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.