EXPO 1 - BANQUET KITCHEN
1284 NW 87 COURT RD, Ocala FL 34482 · 352-484-7587
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham stored in walk-in cooler dated 3/20.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Sliced ham stored in walk-in cooler dated 3/20.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in dish area hand washing sink. Manager removed utensils during inspection.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature dish machine at 145F. Manager turned on booster heater, 168F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet in dry storage area across from back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen floor mixer soiled with old food debris.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing beef, chicken and vegetables for delivery to satellite kitchens.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored in dish area.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on ice machine in dry storage. Manager returned ice scoop to dish area to be rewashed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in dish area.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Handwash sink paper towels covering washed cilantro in walk-in-cooler. chef removed paper towels.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. Chef removed and had washed
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two jackets stored on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed jackets.
Food stored on floor. Sixteen 5-gallon containers of water stored on floor in hallway.. Employee placed containers on a pallet
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (strawberries and blackberries) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens and cut vegetables) in walk in cooler. Vegetable were switched
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor. Manager discarded
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed container of Marinade sauce prepared eight days earlier.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ). Manager discarded bottle
Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of candy stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager instructed employee to place on shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( strawberry ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( yogurt ) in walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F
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.