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MERLIN HALL

1201 NE 77 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34479

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2026
Inspection typeFood-Licensing Inspection
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3778626
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13918264
DBPR license5203351

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device, soap and sign provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink on bar.

#3Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.

Basic 1

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Two bathrooms in kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.