BIG MAN'S CAFE
1009-1011 NE 14TH ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: gravy (46F,48F – Cooling). Manager stated gravy was cooked the previous day.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: gravy (46F,48F – Cooling). Manager stated gravy was cooked the previous day.
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw steaks in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed ground beef underneath steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on clean dish rack next to three compartment sink. Manager removed drink from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket for kitchen reach-in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Case of pancake mix stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager had employee place pancake mix on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign on women's restroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:19 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.