Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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COUNTRY BAR-B-QUE

24 NW 8 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 2, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1242378
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7682220
DBPR license5250613

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 2, 2021 1:26 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 6, 2021 10:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four live flies inside MFDV.

#6High 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. Bags of raw portioned chicken stored over commercially packaged ribs in reach in freezer

#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. More than 100 rodent droppings on floor under shelves in food prep area. More than 25 rodent droppings on dry storage shelves.

#8High Priority35A-21-4

High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Pulled insulation, torn paper and torn vinyl on floor mixed with droppings under steam table.

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Umbrella stored in hand sink. Removed by inspector. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Establishment is currently on open warning from inspection dated 4/30/21. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment is currently on open warning from 4/30/21. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave and reach in freezer has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Bottom of reach in freezer has pooled animal blood. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over dry storage shelf

#3Basic51-35-1

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle is not vehicle mounted. Unit is not currently moveable. Two tires are also flat on unit.

#4Basic21-14-4

Basic – Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Two soiled dry towels on prep table near microwave **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.