Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LA CUISINE

48 SW 1ST AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3320831
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8340081
DBPR license5202718

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 3

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer raw meat stored over open package of pearl onions. Manager moved pearl onions to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant hanging from middle shelf where cooking equipment is stored.

#9High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in dishwash area a condensation drain line in sink drain. Manager removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents (disinfectant) in kitchen.

Basic 6

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in back of kitchen.

#2Basic21-23-4

Basic – Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponges **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor. Manager placed oil on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of styrofoam cups on floor in hallway. Manager put box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Brussels and mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Potato Au Gratin, and Sauce ) in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop on wringer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:24 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.