BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY
128 SW BROADWAY ST, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.622.1207
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple flies in bar area around floor drains.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021007709 | Feb 9, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above fill line of pan in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Purell sanitizer stored next to ice buckets and sugar packets on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle during inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef in storage area reach-in cooler. Employee stated corned beef opened the previous morning. Employee placed proper date marked after opening on corned beef.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Inside of kitchen ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in room with mop sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knives during inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for utensil stored in flour on cook line. Manager placed scoop in flour properly.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine next to wait station soda machine.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on kitchen prep table.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soda machine ice bin.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying plates with wiping cloth in dish area. Employee rewashed dishes and placed them to air dry.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate10 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. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days. Wings were in deep pans stuck together at bottom of reach in cooler. Condensation built up on lid of pan.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple flies in bar area around floor drains.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on container of pickles in reach in cooler. Open box of raw tuna stored above bags of macaroni and cheese. Manager moved both items.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mushroom soup dated eleven days earlier 3/15
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice deflector. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate issued by ServSafe-National Restaurant Association
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (Cheese and rice).
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in middle prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee purse on prep table in center kitchen area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind bar dishmachine and behind office door.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both reach in freezers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sink sign in men's room. Manager placed sign in men's room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter and walls behind cooking equipment soiled with grease and oil.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat sauces ) in reach in cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Two Missing waste line on soda gun holster at bar
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Container of Brocolli cheese soup with a date mark of ten days ago in reach in cooler on cookline.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of Brocolli cheese soup with a date mark of ten days ago in reach in cooler on cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by ice machine has ice bucket over hand wash sink
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen. Manager put chain on tank
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
Food stored on floor. Four boxes of oil stored on floor behind prep table in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on reach in freezers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on oven door handle on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's room. Inspector provided sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on reach in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (mushroom ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( diced Tomato ) in walk in cooler. Manager removed mushroom
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, spinach dip 48F, soup 48F, mushroom soup 47F, boiled eggs 48F, items in cooler overnight, no temperatures recorded during the day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, spinach dip 48F, soup 48F, mushroom soup 47F, boiled eggs 48F, items in cooler overnight, no temperatures recorded during the day.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working thermometer available at inspection time.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside flour bin, also inside Parmesan cheese, employee moved.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, ambient temperature of 47F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stack containers stored wet.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers and equipment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers soiled, also shelves.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, bulk container between fryers and prep table not labeled, employee labeled.
Oct 19, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 49F, stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, sour cream 48F, boiled eggs 46F. Ambient temperature of 48F, no other time temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored overnight
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 48F, stop sale.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female Employee arrived at the restaurant, received a food order and started wearing gloves without washing her hands, Inspector addressed situation, employee washed her hands and started working with the food
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, marinara sauce date marked 9/27/23, chicken wings date marked 9/29/23
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 49F, stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, sour cream 48F, boiled eggs 46F. Ambient temperature of 48F, no other time temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored overnight
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the bar area, half and half no date marked, employee unable to determine when was opened
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance, also observed microwave soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female and male bathrooms.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler next to flat top grill ambient temperature of 48F, per manager work order already requested.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, tuna thawed inside vacuum sealed bag, Manager poke a hole.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in contact with jam, manager removed the spoon.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the server station, case of cups on floor, manager moved off the floor.
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.