Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Enforcement

BROOKLYNS BACKYARD

2019 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3408090
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8560419
DBPR license5202873

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (pizza cooler) container with cut onions with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, observed meatloaf date marked 3/12/24, cut tomatoes 3/08/24, meatballs 3/06/24, Mac salad 3/05/24, and in walk-in cooler, white sauce date marked 3/10/24.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the dish machine area blocked by fryer filter and trash can manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the pizza station, manager provided. Also no sign at the dish machine sink, manager posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new male employee, and one female employee

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on prep tables, no lid no straws, also opened drink in cooler and drink above cleaned containers, Manager moved all drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers near triple sink.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

#4Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers and also sone containers with old food residue.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers at the bar area, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to ice machine, observed bulk container with white substance not labeled, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.