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J & J BAR-B-QUE & SOUL FOOD

1720 NW 38 AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1297376
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8716088
DBPR license5250435

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#1High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed: the green/grey hose cannot be proved to be a complying food grade hose.

Intermediate 3

#2Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a written plan.

#3Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**

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#4Intermediate27-02-4

Intermediate – Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed: no water report from commissary.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 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.