SPIKE'S DELI
13758 E HWY 25 UNIT 1, Ocklawaha FL 32179 · 352.288.3354
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Unable to provide septic permit.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two packs of raw bacon on shelf over lunchmeat. 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. Milk opened on 12/28/2025, discard date is 1/4/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 76F at grill, manager stated butter was just removed from the cooler an hour ago. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with operator.
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 two food service employees that work front counter.
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 two employees.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment operating without an approved sewage system. Unable to provide septic permit.
Met inspection standards. 6 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. In reach in freezers: pooled raw shell eggs on shelf over cooked bacon and opened box of raw sausage on shelf over cooked lobster. Also, in reach in cooler: carton with raw shell eggs on shelf over containers of coleslaw.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago with no date mark in reach in cooler at front counter.
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 via email during this inspection.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food on top shelf of reach in cooler in kitchen over sauces.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Grocery bag of tomatoes on shelf over ready to eat bags of cut lettuce.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened three days ago with no date mark.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets taped in kitchen area.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Crack in back door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.