IVY ON THE SQUARE
53 S MAGNOLIA AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At the end of the cook line, observed opened container with raw chicken stored above portion bags of raw beef, Manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, observed orange sauce made 04/06/2024, dressing made with fresh milk date marked 04/09/24.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the end of the cook line, pasta 108, manager moved to oven to reheated, also backed potatoes 123F, manager placed on time. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the bar area, observed half and half no date marked, bartender unable to determine when was opened. Employee voluntarily discarded.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the bar area blocked by big tray full of garnishes, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 at the bar area and two female employees at the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at the kitchen area and bar with mold like substance, employee started cleaning the ice machines. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No documents available
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks above prep tables, and cleaned containers, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For one male employee at the cook line.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the end of the cook line and server station.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the bar/dessert station, to go black containers not inverted, employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:13 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.