BIG HAMMOCK BREWERY & BITES
103 SE 1 AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-877-8176
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beef cooked 10/05/23 58F-63F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers stained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner next to three compartment sink. Manager placed label on bottle.
Floor area with standing water. Container of standing water underneath dish area three compartment sink. Manager emptied pan during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table behind front counter: miso butter (73F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter one hour and thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated butter would be held on time as a public health control going forward. Inspector provided operator with paperwork.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for front counter ice machine.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle stored next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in walk-in cooler next to shredded cheese. Manager placed energy drink in pan labeled for employees.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above cream cheese in dry storage area reach-in cooler.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Bag of Jasmine rice stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager put on shelf.
Feb 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At the dry storage area, medicines stored above single service items, manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line in house dressing made with sour cream 48F, manager moved to freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, rice 102F, Manager moved to oven to reheated.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new female employee
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line rice spoon I. 78F water, manager discarded the water and replaced spoon.
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beef cooked 10/05/23 58F-63F.
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. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beef cooked 10/05/23 58F-63F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler, Turkey 52F, slide stored above the filling line, manager voluntarily discarded, also half and half 45F, manager moved to freezer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the triple sink room.
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. For one male employee m
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in front of rice warmer at 82F, manager removed the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In front of rice warmer, container with white substance not labeled, manager labeled salt.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.