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BOB EVANS RESTAURANTS LLC 527

11300 SW 95 CIR, Ocala FL 34481 · 352.291.0140

Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats155
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202559
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in dish area, 156F.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 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 toasted biscuit without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and rewash dishes.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine in dish area, 156F.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Basic/16-03-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
Basic/10-12-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves in back prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cook line shelves soiled with old food debris. Gasket of cook line reach-in cooler closest to the office.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on cook line: pancake batter (72F - Cold Holding). Manager stated pancake batter placed out thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Pancake batter was used during inspection. Manager stated going forward pancake batter would be held on time as a public health control.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents next to dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine in dish area. Top of microwave on cook line. Door frame of reach-in freezer next to cook line grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of aluminum pans stored on floor in break room and dry storage room.
Basic/25-05-4
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's dining room restaurant.
Basic/32-23-5
Jan 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook left cookline and pulled cheese from walk-in-cooler, removed gloves, did not wash hands, and put on new gloves then continued to handle dishes and cooking utensils. Discussed with Manager and they spoke to employee
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard. Manager instructed employee to put on beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda and juice dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler with clean dishes.
Basic/12B-13-4
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cracked raw shelled eggs, wiped hands on apron, removed gloves and put on a clean pair of gloves and did not wash hands before handing cooking utensils.
High priority/12A-07-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the omelette station behind grill: ham (48F - Cold Holding); egg wash (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that items had been there for less than 2 hours. Manager lowered temp of omelette station and closed top.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Basic/13-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Omelette station reach in cooler has standing water in the bottom.
Basic/29-49-6
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior handle of microwave on cookline soiled with grease and food.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays and takeout containers not inverted or protected. Manager inverted items
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employees on cook line crack eggs and change gloves but did not wash hands. Observed employee leave cook line to get supplies and return to the kitchen and change gloves but did not wash hands. Observed employee on cook line wearing gloves repeatedly wipe hands on apron and not wash hands or change gloves. Discussed with Manager and she discussed with employees about washing hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry goods storage area
Basic/51-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.