CROSSBONES GRILL
16460 E HWY 40, Ocala FL 34488 · 9175870084
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw ground beef stored above raw shrimp, Manager moved.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw ground beef stored above raw shrimp, Manager moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the cook line, items stored inside sink, manager moved all.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, fried rice and steam broccoli made 04/19/26, no date.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled with food residue.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers with food residue.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At the cook line, tray raw beef stored above krab Rangoon, Manager fixed.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired certification Jinping Zheng, 11/07/2020- 11/07/2025.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, employee provided.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved ice cream station to dining area, no handwash sink near. During inspection operator moved ice cream cooler to previously approved location.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the cook line, tongs on oven handle, Manager moved to triple sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with multiple stickers with different dates.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape around closed pass thur window
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease dumpster not on a Nonabsorbent pad
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove has accumulated grease and toaster has accumulated bread crumbs in kitchen
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room self closing mechanism disconnected
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (lemons and peppers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Cheese and cream cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved cheese and cream cheese to top shelf.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in white thank you bags in reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on front counter. Manager moved.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf over sugar. Manager moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 54F. Cheese is overfilled in reach in make table. Employee moved to bottom portion of cooler.
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. One card expired 11/2023.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle in grass
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in dipper well not running in water at 100F. Employee turned on dipper well.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several reach in freezers located in dining room.
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.