HORSE & HOUNDS
6998 N US HWY 27 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-28-5High Priority – Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan containing portions of cooked rice with date mark of 10/9 inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager unable to determine if the label was incorrect or if the rice was actually from 10/9. Stop sale issued. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Three flies crawling on prep table in center of kitchen.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of raw chicken wings stored on shelf above portions of cooked rice pasta inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the raw chicken to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler drawer at cookline: chicken (45F – Cold Holding); salmon (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the items were placed into this cooler at 11am, then added ice to both items to cool them to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Cutting board at cookline stained with black substance. 2. Deflection plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
27-19-5Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwash sink at cookline has no running water. Manager turned on the running water during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One National Registry of Food Safety Professionals manager certifications expired on 09/15/2026. Manager stated this employee does still work at this location.
02D-11-5Intermediate – Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Partially cooked chicken wings not labeled as raw on shelf inside walk-in cooler. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. One Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificate expired on 09/08/2026. Manager stated this employee still works at this location.
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Three photocopies of handwritten Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler training certificates provided by manager.
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank not secured behind restaurant. Manager added a chain during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Absorbent and porous acoustic ceiling tiles in-use in upstairs food storage area.
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. Bags containing clean wiping cloths stored directly on floor in upstairs storage area. Manager placed them on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at cookline has deep cut marks and is no longer smooth and cleanable.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on handle of reach-in freezer at cookline.
33-15-4Basic – Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. One dumpster missing both lids behind restaurant. **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado with sticker still attached inside pan in reach-in cooler. Manager had an employee discard the cut avocado and wash their other avocados in the pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes containing single-use cups and trays stored directly on floor in upstairs storage area. Anger placed both items on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Dripping faucet at handwash sinks in bar area and at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bins containing sugar and flour missing labels on storage shelf near walk-in cooler. Manager added the proper labels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 3:42 PM.
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.