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TASTY BOWL

2575 SW 42 ST UNIT 108 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3742154
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780656
DBPR license5202933

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline touches shirt with bare hands, then handled a container of pepper and seasoned food without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Wrapped sheet pans containing raw frozen chicken stored in shelf above packages of pork dumplings inside walk-in freezer. Manager moved the pork dumplings to another shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade rusted on table in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup of water stored down inside handwash sink near front counter. An employee removed the cup from the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#13Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both food handler training certificates provide by establishment expired on 12/01/2025 and on 12/01/2022. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use cups without handles stored in several flour, rice, and sugar bins throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above sugar bin in back of kitchen. An employee removed the drink from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on in-use prep table in prep area.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Buckets containing noodles stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed the food on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below shelf near mop sink soiled with dirt and/or debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Several containers of egg rolls stored uncovered inside walk-in cooler.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Five wiping cloths stored on tables and cutting boards throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood surface not properly sealed. Unsealed plywood shelf in walk-in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:10 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.