GOLDENS SPOON DINER
5400 SW COLLEGE RD, 101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, muhroom spinach sauce and potato pancakes date marked 02/06/2025.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, huspuppies 118F per manager food fried around 3:00pm, Inspector provided time as a public health control form, Manager will discarded at 7:00pm. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, hot dogs, turkey, cut tomatoes no datemaroed, per manager items were prepared 2-3 days ago.
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Establishment advertised catfish and served swai (Pangasianodon hypophtalmus). **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the server station used for dumped drinks.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary ammonium
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the server station (in front of kitchen door), no soap and no paper towel
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, green solution not labeled
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Near walk-in cooler entrance, employee purse above seasonings, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned containers and in use containers with old (double) stickers.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At the prep area, raw fish (frozen) in standing water at room temperature, employee moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:34 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.