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HOOTERS OF OCALA

2711 SW 27TH AVE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495216
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866043
DBPR license5202816

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves wiped hands on pants then handled serving plates, without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wing in breading cooler at 46F for 45 minutes. Employee moved wings to walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical applicator container stored next to soft drink syrup boxes and single service lids boxes.

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vac break at hose Bibb under flat top grill

Basic 9

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Employee drink stored above soft drink Ready-To-Eat sauces

#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Equipment ( bins and dink cups )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-08-4

Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Broken and missing cove molding by ice machine

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles on floor by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing on cookline above grill

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on wall of walk-in-cooler

#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster side door open.

#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (oranges) stored over ready-to-eat food (cheese cake and bread) in walk in cooler.

#9Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf above prep area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.