Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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18 SOUTH

18 S MAGNOLIA AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 15, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3434918
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723944
DBPR license5203253

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 15, 2024 4:44 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 16, 2024 8:37 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. First floor dishmachine at 0ppm CL **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent dropping in the following quantity and in these areas: 15 droppings in the corner of the sports bar kitchen by the stairs going to first floor loft 5 droppings along the stairs going to the dry goods storage area of the first floor loft 10 droppings under the dry goods storage racks in the first floor loft. Manager had employee clean up the droppings Establishment has pest control on notice of issue **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags were not dated. Chef dated all the tags **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of food manager certificate available and not other employee has a food manager certificate **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen and at bar

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets stored on clean ware rack on first floor. Employee removed jackets and had dishes cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard or or restraint. Chef put on. Beard guard and hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall at top of stairs to second floor storage area **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line. Chef removed tongs and placed in dishwash area

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device. Manager hung mop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.