Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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BIG RASCAL BBQ

3437 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3373942
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8443456
DBPR license5203035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed hand sanitizer stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed hand sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb with hose attached in sink next to washing machine with no vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on flip-top make table cooler cutting board in kitchen. Employee removed and disposed

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on top of onions and bottled beer boxes.

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer in back room **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed air conditioning vent on cook line soiled with dirt/grease. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer in back room soiled.

#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( bottled beer ) in walk in cooler

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white grain hose substance with spoon inside with no label next to ice machine.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.