THE FLAME
3710 SW COLLEGE RD STE 100 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to three compartment sink,0 ppm. Manager primed dish machine, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head of floor mixer across from three compartment sink. Soda gun in bar area.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof employees are informed of reporting responsibility.
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Manager stated item is cooked then stored frozen and thawed.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has proof of training for one employee, five employees working during inspection.
Basic 10
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing above microwave on shelf above prep table across from cook line grill.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Cooked peas and lamb stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacles sitting on wooden pallet behind restaurant.
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor in bar area. Employee moved bucket to kitchen shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons stored on cook line in container of water, 58F. Manager placed container on stove and turned on heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pan stored on clean dish rack across from back door.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf across from cook line. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table next to cook line grill. Manager placed cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of spice stored in dry storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:02 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.