FARMSHACK BAR B QUE
4111 NW 100 ST, Ocala FL 34482 · 352.225.2442
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from steam table: fries (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored on table next to cook line grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in freezer thermometer reading 99F. Ambient temperature 4F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bin for ice machine next to back door soiled with mold-like substance.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at either kitchen sink. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sinks.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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. Reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink, 50F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored over three compartment sink. Manager turned pans over.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty garbage can lid then put on gloves and began preparing food on the cook line. Employee changed gloves and washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over French fries in back room reach-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital read out on back room thermometer reading 91F. Ambient temperature of cooler is 34F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom hand washing 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. 5 pieces of fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back room prep table. Manager placed drink underneath prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to back door.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly in the back room.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside faucet is missing a backflow preventer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the long cutting board is stained. ALSO, spills in the reach-in cooler were Observed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: multiple handles have an accumulation of dried food debris.
Sep 24, 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
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In flip-top make table cooler
Feb 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler at 48F. Manager advised that he had taken them from the reach in cooler 30 minutes prior. Manager placed in reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment does not have a consumer advisory. Inspectors provided consumer advisory and Manager posted.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed person in charge no able to produce a well water test. Manager is working on finding. A laboratory that can test the water.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve trays not inverted. Manager inverted trays
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex exterior bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on flour bin. Employee removed hat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed (flour) from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container
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