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FLYING BOAT TAP ROOM

9672 SE 58 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34420

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 2, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3572270
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10730850
DBPR license5203094

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#11High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched apron then continued to slice onions before washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near back door: Mexican street corn 120F. In steam table near bar: meatballs 124F and 108F. All items were reheated to 165-190F and placed back in steam tables.

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 10

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Package of yellowfin tuna placed in cooler today. Employee opened package. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Grease from smoker is dumped in dumpsters.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee preparing vegetables wearing a watch.

#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Several male employees in kitchen with beards. Placed beard guards on during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic bins stacked together in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Two dumpsters located over pebbles and grass near storage unit building.

#7Basic36-68-5

Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease accumulated on hood around filters over cooking equipment.

#8Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean dishes.

#9Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Male employee peeling and slicing onions from onion bag without washing.

#10Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking in hand sink at bar area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.