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THE FLAME

3710 SW COLLEGE RD STE 100 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3643261
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10954686
DBPR license5203212

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, Cooked onion (onion sauce) cooked 09/09/25 at 50F and 51F, stored in deep plastic covered container. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, Cooked onion (onion sauce) cooked 09/09/25 at 50F and 51F, stored in deep plastic covered container.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the front area, yogurt drink 47F, yogurt sauce 50F, cheese 48F, all food stored overnight in cooler, ambient air temperature of 49F. Raw chicken thawed overnight in prep sink, water temperature of 61F, chicken 56-59F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front area, yogurt drink 47F, yogurt sauce 50F, cheese 48F, all food stored overnight in cooler, ambient air temperature of 49F. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate11-26-1

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 one male employee.

#10Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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, multiple sauce no date marked, per cook, all was cooked on 09/08/25. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish machine area, spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled, operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#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 at the front area, yogurt drink 47F, yogurt sauce 50F, cheese 48F, all food stored overnight in cooler, ambient air temperature of 49F. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers and lid on floor at the bar area, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawed overnight in prep sink, water temperature of 61F, chicken 56-59F. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:19 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.