NOWHERE BAR
8970 SW 27 AVE, Ocala FL 34476 · 352.237.7970
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Printed plan during this inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Missing for four employees. Employee health reporting forms have been signed.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Provided testing paperwork. No bacteriological report available.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks next to hand wash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on tiles above bar.
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel under ice scoop at bar.
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Half and half in reach in cooler at bar with a date mark of 1/18, discard date 1/24.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment currently has five food service employees, missing training for two employees. Also, two employee IFSEA certificates expired 4/2024. Employee training provided for one employee.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No bacteriological report.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room and mens room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash in ladies room does not have a lid.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice. Removed during this inspection.
Sep 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half with no date mark 44F in reach in cooler at bar. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half 44F at bar has no date mark, operator unable to identify when cream was opened.
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. Printed plan during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has white and pink substance on back wall. Interior of microwave has food debris.
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 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. Missing for six employees.
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. Missing for all employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner with no label.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks. Operator placed behind chain.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed License posted expired 6/1/2023
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom missing sign.
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.