LA CASELLA CATERING
1126 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-239-0510
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Several frozen meals in grab and go cooler wit( no date mark.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on oven door. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of mangos on shelf over hashbrowns. Moved during this inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several grab and go containers in deli area missing package date
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the kitchen area butter packets 68F manager moved to freezer, items left out for about 1-2 hrs.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm, manager diluted to 50-100ppm.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new female employee.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, beans, pork, and sloppy Joe no date marked, manager dated 11/01/25.
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. For one female employee
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer, raw burgers stored above cooked food, manager moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler cooked beef date marked 5/16/25 and piccata sauce date marked 5/19/25.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Owner cleaned can opener during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine. Owner cleaned dish machine during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents in kitchen.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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No certified food manager for establishment. 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 have scheduled test (AAA) for 03/22/2024.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.