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INFINITE ALE WORKS

235 NE WATULA AVE, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-572-6083

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5203268
Grade history
AUG 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from main kitchen cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated blue cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved blue cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburger stored over cooked chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee placed hamburger on grill. Shell eggs stored over cooked chicken in smash burger kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from smash burger cook line: hamburger (51F - Cold Holding). Employee stated hamburger placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee proceeded to cook hamburger. Item stored in kitchen reach-in cooler of breakfast area: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed cheese in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in pass through window across from smash burger cook line: onions (98F - Hot Holding); fries (126F - Hot Holding). Employee stated onions cooked one hour earlier, fries cooked ten minutes earlier. Manager stated items would be held using time as a public health control gaining forward, inspector provided operator with paperwork.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind deflector plate of smash burgers kitchen ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Cutting board on breakfast area reach-in cooler stained.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available for kitchen dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at pizza area hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Guest had a dog in the dining room of the breakfast area. Manager had guest take dog outside.
Intermediate/35A-22-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken stored in reach-in cooler of smash burger kitchen. Employee stated chicken was prepared four days earlier.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling throughout the kitchen made of spray foam.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on pizza area reach-in cooler. Manager discarded pizza during inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working in prep area of smash burger.
Basic/13-04-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working in smash burger area.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bag of beans stored on floor in storage area of smash burgers kitchen. Manager placed beans on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned pans over during inspection.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. LP tank in storage area of smash burgers kitchen ice kitchen. Manager placed tank outside.
/48-04-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of ibuprofen stored on shelf above prep table in main kitchen. Manager removed ibuprofen during inspection.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from main kitchen cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated blue cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved blue cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored next to clean container in ice cream area.
High priority/41-10-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink across from main kitchen walk-in cooler. Manager provided hand soap at hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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. No approved HACCP plan for vacuum sealing chicken.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in main kitchen at end of cook line.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. No drop down ceilings in kitchen areas beneath spray insulation in ceiling.
Basic/36-37-5
Food stored on floor. Buns stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Manager placed buns on the shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf of main kitchen dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf of coffee area. Manager turned containers over.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach spray with cooking pork. The spray was moved to cleaning for that unit.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink stored on prep with cooking pork. This was moved below.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: wallet, keys and shirt stored over bulk sodas.
Basic/40-06-5
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed: quaternary amonia sanitizer buckets at 150 -250 ppm stored next to food or clean dishes in multiple food service areas. All were moved away to cleaning storage areas.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.