GOLDENS SPOON DINER
5400 SW COLLEGE RD, 101 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed : in the soft serve machine, right hopper green mold like substance and 68° soft serve mix. Left hopper 63° soft serve mix. ALSO, Blue cheese, 52° in the right end of the make table, under the heat lamp.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : in the dining area soft serve machine: chocolate mix at 68°, vanilla mix at 63°. ALSO, crumble blue cheese 52° in the cook line make table. **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. Observed : in the hot well in the cook line gravy 123°, potato 124°. These were placed on the flat top and stirred till 165°. The owner chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : Clorox spray bottle stored with the tomato slicer, lower shelf of the prep table. This and 2 other bottles were moved to cleaning. ALSO, silicone spray stored over by the clean disk table, as they come piper of the dish wash machine. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed : a splitter on the mop sink, no vacuum breaker on either side. Staff was going to remove splitter and add the hose back. There is a vacuum breaker hub on the faucet. **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. Observed : heavy whipping cream in the walk-in cooler, no added use by date. This was opened 10-13-25.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener blade with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed : the menus do not identify which items are covered under the consumer advisory. (One item has the asterisk.) The owner started adding an asterisk to the menus at the beef and egg locations. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : multiple food service staff over 60 days, no proof of training.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed : no Employee Reporting form for the employees lacking certificates. (At least 5)
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed : breaded chicken removed from the freezer, no refrigeration date tracking. An adjusted sticker was added for the next four days. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 1
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed : multiple reach-in cooler door handles on the cook line with dried food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:14 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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.