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LUCKY STRIKE WEST OCALA

1818 S W 17TH STREET · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3626849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10922084
DBPR license5200452

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee rang in order, changed gloves and proceeded to prepare pizza without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: sour cream (48F – Cold Holding); hot dog (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: sour cream (48F – Cold Holding); hot dog (49F – Cold Holding); cheese (50F – Cold Holding); salsa (51F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in cheese sauce dispenser on counter next to kitchen reach-in freezer: cheese sauce (125F – Hot Holding). Employee stated item reheated and placed in warmer 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#11Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in reach-in cooler across from cook line reading 30F, ambient temperature 51F.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. Cutting boards on kitchen reach-in coolers stained. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grill brick stored in kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed grill brick from hand washing sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

#16Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

#17Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food safety training for employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from cook line, ambient temperature 51F.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in back storage area.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates on kitchen shelf. Employee turned plates over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler next to pizza oven.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.