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4021 NW 53 AVE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3776142
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13910667
DBPR license5202951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan containing fully-cooked chicken wings stored on shelf directly below raw hamburger meat inside walk-in cooler. Manager moved the cooked wings to a higher shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door in kitchen soiled with mold-like substance.

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in outdoor bar area blocked by cooler and equipment.

#9Intermediate53B-09-4

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photocopy of a handwritten Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association food handler certificate. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10Intermediate53B-03-5

Intermediate – Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One unapproved orange ServSafe food handler certificate for S. Wolfe.

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink cup and lunchbox stored on shelf inside reach-in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed the items from the cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested clear cups on shelf near managers office.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several handwash sinks throughout warewash area, indoor bar, and outdoor bar have signs that read "hand wash only" and do not tell employees to wash their hands. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table at cookline. Manager removed the cloth from the table during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.