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4043 NW BLITCHTON RD, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-421-9788
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. Female chef touched apron then continued to flatten dough without washing hands.
Mar 12, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. Female chef touched apron then continued to flatten dough without washing hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee currently washing glasses. Employee stated he washes glasses with soap then rinses and air drys. Addressed with employee, then glasses were properly washed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On speed rack in kitchen area: potatoes 64F. Onions 63F. Mushrooms 64F. Manager stated all items were pulled out 40 minutes prior and placed back in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Sausage 92F, cooling at room tempurature for one hour. Employee placed sausage in container then placed in cooler.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink next to mop sink has several towels inside. Moved during this inspection.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. One employee chewing gum in kitchen.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster in grass at end of parking lot.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots on shelf over tea. Tea was moved during this inspection.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection 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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Water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in server station has no water. Operator turned on water.
Feb 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On speed rack near walk on cooler: sheet pans with raw bacon over sheet pan with quiche and container of rising dough. Also, in reach in cooler: log of ground beef on shelf over cases of eggplant. All were moved during this inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler near ware wash area, egg salad with a date mark of 1/17/2025. Discard date would have been 1/23/2024.
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer over hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved.
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/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made four days prior not date marked. Manager added date.
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. One certificate provided is expired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked together wet over triple sink. Condensation on interior of top pan.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert area, utensils stored in water at 74F.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan of hummus in reach in cooler.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Two restrooms in hallway.
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.