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THE WHISTLING DUCK

8139 SW 90 TERRACE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3743841
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782343
DBPR license5202575

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler in prep area: halved tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the tomatoes were prepped the previous day, but were sitting outside of refrigeration approximately one hour prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sinks in warewash area and in storage area blocked by equipment. Manager unblocked both sinks during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. One missing ceiling tile near dish machine.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table beside pork. Employee removed the drink from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at handwash sink at cookline.

#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several ceiling tiles and air vents on ceiling throughout cookline, prep area, and warewash areas heavily soiled with dust.

#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths on prep tables in prep area. An employee removed all the wiping cloths from the tables during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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