DINER ON THE SQUARE
316 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw ground beef juices around onion, Manager discarded.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion sitting on raw ground beef juices.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cheese 46F, slaw 48F, manager moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 40F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, raw shell eggs no time marked, manager marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, links 126F sausage 125F, per manager food cooked 45minutes to 1 hour ago. Manager will add these items to Time as a public health control and will be discarded at 1:00. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food residue, manager moved to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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 new male employees
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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 white rice no date marked, per employee rice was cooked less than 5 days ago.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 employee
Basic 5
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep tables, also opened drink in freezer above customers food, Manager discarded all drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At the cook line, large gap in wall above and around Air conditioning unit. Employee sealed with plywood during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables with food residue.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris m
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment with grease.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:15 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.