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728 NE 36 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470-1031

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3656742
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13491962
DBPR license5202328

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#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 cook line, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F, per Manager food moved from walk-in cooler at 10:45, manager will discarded at 2:45Pm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and degreaser stored next to oil jug, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate53B-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 current certifications for a total of two employees. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#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 cook line, with ambient temperature of 52F, chicken wings 46F, chicken 48F and 48F, grilled chicken 60F, egg rolls 48F, **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

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

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the dry storage area, spoon handle touching seasoning.

#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In use cutting board with wet wiping cloth underneath

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler and cooking equipment soiled with food residue.

#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk-in cooler multiple containers with chicken not covered.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin at the storage area, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.