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BIG LEE'S SERIOUS ABOUT BARBECUE

2611 SW 19 AVENUE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3658928
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13499310
DBPR license5202878

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in warmer across from make area: macaroni (127F – Hot Holding). Manager stated macaroni placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned temperature up on warmer to reheat macaroni. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table next to office soiled with old food debris. Manager had employee clean can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottles stored in hand washing sink across from office. Employee removed bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of biscuits stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed biscuits on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.