FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
3558 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 9136458584
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the triple sink area, observed twelve live roaches on wall behind triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025008808 | Nov 22, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | $800 |
| 5--2025000459 | Sep 16, 2024 | Feb 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2019006773 | Feb 6, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $800 |
| 5--2018055013 | Oct 11, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 | $400 |
| 5--2019001274 | Nov 5, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $120 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee at the cook line touches her face with gloved hands and continue working with ready to eat bread, inspector instructed to stop.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the front side counter, chili placed at 10:00Am, chili 127-118F, stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front side counter, chili placed at 10:00Am, chili 127-118F, stop sale.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. One onsite female onsite (Timothee).
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to triple sink blocked by cart and boards, employee moved.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Total of seven food handler employees, no certified Manager on site.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse and jacket on top of single service, employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers in front of triple sink wet.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use lids cracked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves with mold like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the front counter area, shelves with mold like substance, manager moved to dish machine.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line and front station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink next to dish machine.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. A dispenser cap was removed from the drain. No change. The new gallon jug was already in place. Primed multiple times, no change. The manager will call eco lab tech. Dishes will be sanitized manually.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sliced cheddar cheese 59° and sliced jalapeño cheese 57°. These had been in a chill pack but were now on the counter. Cheese moved to a freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : a large white cutting board on the clean dish rack, stained.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the floor in the walk-in freezer is not solid, it has a raised and lower surface.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of ketchup on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : build up of ice in the dining area reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the dish wash machine is soiled.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : the floor under the custard machine has a vanilla spill
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. For two male employees.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers with old stickers residue.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, employee cleaned.
Nov 23, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 22, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. At the ware washing area, observed 16 rodent droppings on floor under dish machine and triple sink, at the dry storage area, observed 18 rodent droppings on floor under soda syrup shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top part of dish machine heavily soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Chicken tender cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth near drive thru area, employee moved to bucket.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the triple sink area, observed twelve live roaches on wall behind triple sink.
Dead roaches on premises. At the front counter area, observed one dead roach underneath counter, Manager cleaned.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Safe staff photocopies certificates for nine employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the dining area, ice chute with mold like substance
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the cook line hood with dripping grease, also walk-in cooler shelves soiled and with mold like substance. At the dining area, soda machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line and front station soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dry storage area, straw bag on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Beef cooked to 135F and placed on bun to be served. Employee began remaking burger.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee picked up discarded gloves from floor then touched two prep tables in kitchen while walking through kitchen without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bin on cookline: White American Cheese 50F. Pepper-jack 52F. Employee stated items were in bin more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in steam table 130F, manager stated the chicken was placed there more than four hours ago. Stop sale issued.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on site with title for approximately one year.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Around ice chute in dining room has slimy substance. Around ice chute in ice machine near walk in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees working with no CFM on site. Manager arrived during this inspection.
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 employee certificate expired 1/2/2024.
Ceiling tile missing. Several tiles removed from ceiling, manager stated removed for cleaning.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Boxes of Hungry Howies pizza on shelf over juice boxes.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee cooking.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light over fries not covered.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of fry holder soiled with grease. Around doors of reach in freezer soiled with black substance. Gaskets of reach in freezer soiled with food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler cases of Unwashed lettuce and bananas on shelf over cheese.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door to large stall is separating.
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet bowl soiled in men's room. Partitions between stalls and vents have heavy dust build up in ladies room.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Machine was ran again then 0 ppm.
Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. Fry scoop cleaned once a day per manager.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in dessert area. Two live flies in warewash area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs 127F-128F in steamer on cookline for three hours, not reheated to 135F within two hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In table located in dessert topping area: milk 54F. Employee stated gallon of milk was placed out 30 minutes prior, top portion of container is over flip line of chilling bar.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs 127F-128F in steamer on cookline for three hours, stop sale issued.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two cleaning chemical bottles on shelf next to jugs of oil.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in desert cooler has food debris. Reach in make tables on cookline have food debris. Interior of ice machine has black substance on interior wall. Ice bin under fountain machine has black substance on top of interior walls.
Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Small dog in patio area, establishment does not have doggie dining permit. Operating within the City of Ocala.
Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies room has toilet paper on floor and small sanitary napkin trash can is overflowing.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing bracelets while preparing food.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in freezer fan guard not positioned over fan. Dessert area small white cutting board has deep grooves and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has large amount of single service items and food debris under fountain machine near drive thru.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Custard and cookie sandwiches on tray in walk in freezer not covered. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes on shelf over cheese in walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. No shield over bulbs in fry hot holding cabinet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer soiled with grease and food debris. Exterior of reach in make table soiled with food debris. Gaskets soiled with black substance reach in desert cooler. Shelf under fry holding case soiled with food debris. Shelf and cans under prep table near walk in cooler soiled with food debris. Around nozzles of fountain machine at drive thru soiled with food debris. Hot holding fry case has build up of food debris and grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Trays on top of make table not inverted.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under triple sink, standing water in drain. Manager stated cement is stuck in pipe.
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.