LA CUISINE
48 SW 1ST AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked garlic stored in walk-in cooler dated 1/17. Manager stated garlic cooked on 1/25. Manager changed the date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored above case of soda at end of cook line. Owner moved degreaser to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep counter across from cook line oven stained. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above prep counter across from cook line oven.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee aprons on shelf above prep counter across from cook line oven. Manager removed aprons during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in kitchen prep area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lite fixture above prep counter across from cook line oven.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef being thawed in standing water in kitchen prep sink. Manager placed beef underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:36 AM.
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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.