LOG CABIN CAFE
13493 W HWY 328, Ocala FL 34482 · 352.497.8521
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report not available upon request.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle of reach-in freezer door soiled with grease.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle of reach-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Lower shelving at cookline rusted.
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Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash outside beside trailer.
Mar 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to cook line grill stained.
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/. No certified food manager for establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork and beef stored in reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Current well water report unavailable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair handle of door to reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in storage area. Manager turned containers over.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over bottles of soda in reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to grill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and beef stored in reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on reach-in cooler door handle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in reach-in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Bread stored in reach-in cooler across from reach-in freezer.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling overnight). Employee stated the tomatoes were diced the previous day and placed into the top of the make-table to cool. Employee stated the diced tomatoes have not been removed from unit today.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling overnight). Employee stated the tomatoes were diced the previous day and placed into the top of the make-table to cool. Employee stated the diced tomatoes have not been removed from unit today. Stop sale issued.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below grill.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No current well water report available
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Establishment displayed an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2024
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on reach in cooler handle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on fliptop make table cutting board.
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
Jun 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee preparing tortillas wipe hands on soiled apron and then touch cooked tortillas without washing their hands and changing gloves.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot with cilantro in hand wash sink. Employee removed both items
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training certificates all expired for employees.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no current bacteriological well water report available. Report provided dated 5/17/2023
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler door handle
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored on top of flip-top make table cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor under shelf at service window.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce prepared two days prior with no date mark. Manager placed date on container.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.\Observed ice build up at bottom of reach in freezer
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.