Inspection Report

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NORTHGATE DINER

3541 NE JACKSONVILLE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34479

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3335826
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8355084
DBPR license5202203

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate2 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 5

#3High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. At the dish machine area, observed medicines stored above single service and sugar packets, employe moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects at the kitchen area.

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, at room temperature, observed raw pork shops 51F,raw meatballs 50F, employee moved to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the server station, butter packets no time marked, Employee marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the dish machine area, observed soap and sanitizer wipes stored above sugar packets, Employe moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, employe provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, soup made on 01/27/2024 no date marked.

#10Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee.

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Double door reach-in cooler at the cook line, shelves soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.