Inspection Report

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DULCE JESUS MIO OCALA

618 – 620 S PINE AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3674514
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13550605
DBPR license5203073

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and chicken stored over shredded cabbage in walk-in cooler. Employee moved cabbage to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Portioned salsa in reach-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer dated 1/7. Manager stated salsa portioned and placed in cooler on 2/5. Manager placed proper date mark on salsa. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High 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: hot dog (49F – Cold Holding); sausage (51F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High 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 breakfast bar warmer: chicken empanada (122F – Hot Holding); beef empanada (120F – Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned up warmer to reheat items. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb in front of breakfast bar warmer.

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained.

#15Intermediate53A-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
#16Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 present with nine employees working. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, soap and hand washing signs at breakfast bar hand washing sinks.

#18Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has four certificates available, manager stated there are seven employees.

#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner at end of bar.

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in breakfast bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing in front of breakfast bar soda machine.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on cook line floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to breakfast bar hand washing sink.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line oven handles. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in container on cook line grill, 71F **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 12:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.