BRAISED ONION
754 NE 25 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470-6318
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk-in cooler, garlic bread stored in direct contact with thank you bags.
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, boiled (peeled) eggs date marked 10/15/25, also in walk-in cooler in house marinara sauce date marked 10/15/25.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line lobster mix 44F, manager moved to freezer, temperature dropped to 40F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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, fresh grilled onions 114F, manager reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 8
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters, Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For one male manager (T. Baker, 03/05/2020-03/05/2025).
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the end of the cook line, cloth inside sink, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the server station, also no paper towels, Manager provided. At the bar area, no soap, manager refilled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-02-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. At inspection time, oysters not part of the menu. Manager correct the verbiage on the digital menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, garlic and oil mixture, in house dressing and lobster mix no date marked, manager dated 10/18/25. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For three employees
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table at the cook line, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled with food debris and milk like substance
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, also near prep area, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:02 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.