J & J BAR-B-QUE & SOUL FOOD
1720 NW 38 AVE, Ocala FL 34482 · 352.355.5336
Last inspected Feb 20, 2026 · 3 visits since May 2025
MAY 25
FEB 26
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a written plan.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored in dry storage area.
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed: the green/grey hose cannot be proved to be a complying food grade hose.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a written plan.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: lack of proof of any training.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed: no water report from commissary.
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