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3434 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3618872
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10910435
DBPR license5201550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 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 3

#5High Priority08B-01-4

High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the front breakfast area, chocolate chips and blueberry pie filling not covered, employee moved to a display case with hinge lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, milk 50F, milk pulled out of cooler at 6:00am, manager will use time as a public health control form, food will be discarded at 10:00 **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, Canadian bacon (ham) 128F, item will be placed on time and will be discarded at 10:00am. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave (top) with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area shelves soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.