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12991 NE 245 ST RD · FORT MC COY · Marion County · FL 32134

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3383058
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8474813
DBPR license5202880

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in the kitchen by the flip top reach in cooler at the pass through window. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority35A-09-4

High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one lizard on the shelf of the dry storage area, operator caught and removed the lizard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In the standup reach in cooler, one cracked shell egg in cardboard flat. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#13High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on shelf facing clean utensils over the three compartment sink. Operator relocated the chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in the waitstaff area has residue build up in the soda nozzle. Bulk ice bin has mold like substance in the corners of the deflector plate. Operator had employee begin to clean both. Microwaves on the main cook line has build up of food debris. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in the mens restroom. Operator replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone, keys stored on prep table with raw shell eggs stored on time. Operator relocated the personal items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Standup reach in cooler closest to the rear exterior door has torn cooler door gaskets.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of debris on the floor of the dry storage room under equipment. Build up of grease on wall behind hand wash sink on the main cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil stored on the floor of the exterior dry storage shed. Root beer syrup box on the floor in front of the soda dispenser. Operator relocated the items from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on the oven door handle of the main cook line. Operator relocated the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system on cook line with build up of grease. Backside of fryers and side by hand wash sink has build up of grease. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid left open.

#8Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink in dry storage area has leak from drain, bucket stored underneath sink to catch water. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Three bulk containers in the prep area missing product labeling.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.