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MOJO GRILL & CATERING

2015 SW 17 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 3, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3426771
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8685080
DBPR license5202838

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on chip bin lid near cookline. Three flies on chip bin lid in dry storage area. One fly in warewash area of kitchen.

#12High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One pan of grilled onions and one pan of grilled peppers stored at room temperature at grill with time marks of 10:08am-2:08pm. Stop sales issued. Inside walk-in cooler: Pan containing five packages of redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside that state they must be removed from packaging before thawing. Pan has date mark of 05/27. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler at cookline: pico (48F – Cold Holding). Employees unsure how long pico has been stored inside cooler. Inspector had employee place pico into the freezer, where it cooled to 33F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority03F-04-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. One pan of grilled onions and one pan of grilled peppers stored at room temperature at grill with time marks of 10:08am-2:08pm. Stop sales issued.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing from black hose connection in mop sink. Manager added a backflow prevention device to spigot during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near cookline blocked by rolling cart. Inspector moved cart away from handwash sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel scrub pads stored inside handwash sink at cookline. Manager removed all from handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Inside walk-in cooler: Pan containing five packages of redfish thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging inside that state they must be removed from packaging before thawing. Pan has date mark of 05/27. Stop sale issued.

Stop Sale
#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in several area throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on shelf inside walk-in cooler above open case of oranges. Manager removed drink cup from cooler during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Inspector observed server eating food near cookline.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers soiled with grease. Area around nozzles of fountain machine in dining area soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Remnants of old label on side of metal pan on clean dish rack in back of kitchen. Manager moved pan to warewash area to be rewashed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stack of foam takeout containers not inverted and stored on top of towel dispenser. Inspector had employee relocate takeout containers and turn them over. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler in front of kitchen. Standing water in bottom of several coolers in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic29-20-5

Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink in bar area slow draining.

#10Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall behind equipment at cookline soiled with grease and/or food debris. Floor below and behind equipment throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/food debris. Floor in kitchen at back door soiled with leaves. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen stained.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:09 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
3 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.