PRIMARY TAVERN
4043 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34475
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-24-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On speed rack near walk on cooler: sheet pans with raw bacon over sheet pan with quiche and container of rising dough. Also, in reach in cooler: log of ground beef on shelf over cases of eggplant. All were moved during this inspection. **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 reach in cooler near ware wash area, egg salad with a date mark of 1/17/2025. Discard date would have been 1/23/2024.
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer over hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made four days prior not date marked. Manager added date. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided is expired.
Basic 3
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked together wet over triple sink. Condensation on interior of top pan.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert area, utensils stored in water at 74F.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan of hummus in reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:42 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.