Inspection Report

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TOM'S CUBAN ON THE GO

1800 SW HWY 484 UNIT B · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34473

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3409055
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8562809
DBPR license5202935

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#8High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked egg and proceeded to handle plate without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to handle slice of cheese without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler beneath front counter: cheese (44F – Cold Holding). Manager stated item was at proper temperature at opening, door was opened and closed often. Manager turned temperature down on cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plate inside of kitchen ice machine.

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen restroom.

#13Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Rice and ham stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items are prepared and placed in walk-in freezer. Manager stated items were removed from walk-in freezer the previous day.

#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle hanging below three compartment sink.

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents throughout the kitchen.

#2Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle at hand washing sink next to back door.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of desserts on walk-in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Chicharrones stored on shelf in front of walk-in freezer. Manager placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen, 0 ppm. Employee added bleach to bucket, 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to front counter hand washing sink.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.