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NORTHGATE DINER

3541 NE JACKSONVILLE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34479

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3632312
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10930621
DBPR license5202203

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-24-5

High 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, baked beans date marked 8/22/25.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 46F, sausage 45F, chicken salad 45F and 46F, Manager moved all to freezer. Also at the front line server area, milk 46F manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning wipes next to salt, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate16-37-1

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

#9Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. For two employees

#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. For two employees, employees sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – 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. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, soups and meatloaf no date marked, Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – 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 one female employee

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles with dust

#2Basic14-74-7

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 at the cook line, sandwich cooler, ambient temperature 44F, one fan broken. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 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 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.