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BOB EVANS FARMS REST 153

3535 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474

Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5201172
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At the front line (server area), potato soup 117-130F, per Manager soup place less than 10 minutes, Manager moved back to prep area and reheated properly.
High priority/03E-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2017058433Dec 5, 2017Mar 7, 2018$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the reach-in freezer / reach-in cooler combo on the far end of the cook line has debris in the to0 and bottom.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Observed : 1 expire$ certificate.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed : a flip top reach-in cooler on the front waist station line, is warm to the touch inside. This unit is scheduled for removal, per the manager on duty.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared mop sink be maintained. The shared mop sink was not maintained. Observed : lack of back flow devices at the mop sink, 1) wall faucet 2) to replace the main faucet(hub missing) 3) on the non chemical side of the splitter. #3 is a repeat violation.
Basic/29-41-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Food stored on floor. Observed : a bag of French toast powder is on the floor in the corner of dry storage.
Basic/08B-38-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed with various posters.
Basic/51-13-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the socket for the juice nozzle has an accumulation of dried juice.
Basic/23-03-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : behind both water heaters, accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-10-4
Flammables stored/debris present in meter room. For reporting purposes only. Observed : in the circuit breaker/fuse room, bags of linen stored against the circuit breaker panels.
/49-01-4
The state's own report →
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area, near soda syrups. Manager had an employee sweep the area during this inspection.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in chemical storage closet soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At the front line (server area), potato soup 117-130F, per Manager soup place less than 10 minutes, Manager moved back to prep area and reheated properly.
High priority/03E-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with debris, manager moved to sink.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 6, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water by the area around the mop sink.
Basic/29-19-4
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled clean plate on cook line without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change plate.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Ceiling vent cover missing. Vent on back cook line missing cover.
Basic/36-36-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of hot water nozzle of wait station coffee machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf in the back of walk-in cooler beneath fan.
Basic/14-17-4

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.