La Quinta Inns and Suites 988
3530 SW 36 Ave, Ocala, FL 34474 · Hotel · License 5202214
What drove the grade
Certificate of Balcony Inspection stamped by the Division's district office not available.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 4 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 15, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Certificate of Balcony Inspection stamped by the Division's district office not available.
Balcony certificate on site is not stamped. Emailed copy of stamp certificate.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Several chemical bottles on housekeeper cart do not have names written on them or labels on sixth floor
Basic4
Code 17, Thermometers, gauges and test kits: Mattress/box spring of the bed is soiled/stained.
Mattress stained in unit 615
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Bee/wasp-like insects and/or their nests present.
Several nest present under overhang on back side of building.
Code 25, Single-service items: Unused/discarded equipment stored outside.
Broken cabinets on the ground around the dumpster
Code 26, Single-service articles not re-used: Dumpster missing lid/cover or lid/cover broken leaving garbage uncovered.
Dumpster with broken
Reporting only1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Boiler certificate or insurance inspector's boiler report expired.
For reporting purposes only. Jurisdiction number 058132 and 058133 expired September 2025
Repeat violation
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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.
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