OCALA DOWNTOWN DINER
816 S MAGNOLIA AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler furthest from the grill: Pasta salad (47F – Cold Holding); potato salad (47F – Cold Holding); Hamburger (47F – Cold Holding); ham (50F – Cold Holding). All the items had been in taken from the reach in cooler one hour earlier. Manager placed all items in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed menu states 100% Angus beef hot dogs, product box states beef hot dogs, but not Angus beef.
Basic 7
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. Manager placed a covered trash and in women's rest room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. Manager printed current license and posted on wall **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Manager took cup from server station and had them re-washed **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer stored in office
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in freezer in office with mold like substance on gaskets.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed produce ( avocado ) located in flip-top make table with produce stickers still on produce.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in wringing device..
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:11 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.