OCALA GOLF CLUB BANQUET HALL
3130 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 352-401-6917
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cream cheese with mold.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : stainless steel spray stored on the side cabinet with clean dishes. This was moved to cleaning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : employee thermos on the side cabinet, with clean dishes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : employee jacket and personal spray stored on the side cabinet with clean dishes.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : in both upright reach-in freezers, build up of ice.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster. One was emailed. One was printed and posted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed : the kitchen hand wash sink drains slow. Scraps of paper towel were removed from the drain.
Sep 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, fruit container (honeydew and cantaloupe) date marked 9/06/25.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Fruit, and vegetables containers no sneeze guards, operator placed all food inside containers with hinge lids.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine at the bar area, Manager cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, employee moved.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar area, manager removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the bar area, Manager posted one.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler shelves with food residue.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cream cheese with mold.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler raw shell eggs stored above juice cups, Manager moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, brown gravy date marked 12/07/24.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, butter packets left at room temperature since 01/16/25, temperature of 63F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, butter packets left at room temperature since 01/16/25, temperature of 63F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lubricant stored above prep table, Manager moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, chicken stock no date marked, Manager voluntarily discard.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near mop sink, spray bottle with purple liquid not labeled, Manager labeled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler (double door) soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor, also plates not inverted, Manager inverted and moved off the floor.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Cutting boards stored on shelf next to kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in dry storage area.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For thermal dish machine (180F).
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate0 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. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, observed ham date marked 10/14/2023.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. At the dining area, cookies not covered, Manager covered.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler, blue berries with mold like substance
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the buffet station, coleslaw 58F, item will be discarded at end of lunch time (2:30).
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, sausage and hot dogs no date marked, Employee dated.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. For dish machine
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. No documents available at inspection time
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 male employee
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, spray bottle with yellow substance not labeled.
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.