Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

COUNTRY BAR-B-QUE

24 NW 8 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number1279422
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8451459
DBPR license5250613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in area next to three compartment sink.

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bag of trash and proceeded to handle clean containers. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in steam table across from pass through window: beans (114F – Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned up steam table to reheat beans. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to back door. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf next to pass through window.

#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:37 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
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.