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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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THE CLUB AT OCALA PRESERVE

4021 NW 53 AVE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3385301
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8482440
DBPR license5202951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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 1

#8High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on the cook line adjust their hat and then put on gloves without washing their hands and proceeded to prepare food orders. Discussed with chef. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

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 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured the bar.

#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water by ice machine.

#4Basic10-14-5

Basic – Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager had buckets inverted **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up behind cooling unit and on shelves in walk-in-freezer

#6Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not protected by coffee station. Manager covered filters **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce (strawberries) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cake frosting ) in reach in cooler. Observed unwashed produce (asparagus ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cooked eggs ) in walk in cooler

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.