Inspection Report

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BIG LEE'S SERIOUS ABOUT BARBECUE

2611 SW 19 AVENUE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3744223
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13782725
DBPR license5202878

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing acetone stored on shelf below front counter above box containing single-use cups. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Grease trap lid on floor has a hole in the top repaired with duct tape.

#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of sugar bin in front of kitchen cracked.

#3Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Pest control device installed on wall above single-use bottles on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved the bottles away from the bug light. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor near grease trap in kitchen. Grease trap lid has a hole temporarily repaired with duct tape.

#6Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cup stored on shelf in walk-in freezer above bags of food. Manager removed the drink cup during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing single-use bottles stored directly on floor in kitchen. Manager removed the bottles from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 11:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.