Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA CUISINE

48 SW 1ST AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3569160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10719098
DBPR license5202718

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly on shelf over prep table in front of kitchen. 2. One fly flying in kitchen at kitchen entrance.

#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside clean pans and soda syrup boxes near cookline. Manager removed chemical from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate02C-03-5

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. Jug of milk missing date mark in reach-in cooler in front of kitchen. Manager stated the milk was opened on 5/5 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag and spoon stored down inside handwash sink in back of kitchen. Manager removed items from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen left open, two flies present in kitchen.

#2Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several air vents and ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.