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TACK ROOM

1615 NW 81 TERRACE RD, Ocala FL 34482

Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5203248
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in grab and go cooler: chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken salad placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in grab and go cooler: chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken salad placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in table top warmer: meatballs (126F - Hot Holding). Manager stated meatballs were placed in warmer one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed meatballs in oven to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One employees certificate is a copy.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no irreversible thermometer or temperature test strips available for measuring utensil surface temperature when hot water used as sanitizer in dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (strawberries and blueberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens Argula ) in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-17-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Grab and Go-in Cooler: Shrimp salad (50F - Cold Holding); salmon salad (50F - Cold Holding); steak salad (50F - Cold Holding). All items had been in the Grab N Go overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Grab and Go-in Cooler: Shrimp salad (50F - Cold Holding); salmon salad (50F - Cold Holding); steak salad (50F - Cold Holding). All items had been in the Grab N Go overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Miguel's food manager certificate expired in may 2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 present with four employees handling food at the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Food handler certificates were copies.
Intermediate/53B-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( sugar ). Manager removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( Tomato, mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Marinara sauce, sausage, Chicken ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved all the items
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. No waste line for soda gun holster
Basic/29-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.