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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you.
For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site.
Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Aug. 18-24, 2025. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment.
For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site.
Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their Aug. 18-24 inspections and no violations were found.
Asian Pop, 2611 SW 19 Ave Rd Ste 400, Ocala**
Bob Evans Restaurants 523, 4985 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala**
Darrell's Diner 3, 8441 SW Hwy 200 #105-107, Ocala**
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, 8441 SW Hwy 200 Ste 147/149, Ocala**
Gg's Heavenly Soul Food, 2209 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala**
Katya Vineyards, 11 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala**
La Fonda De Titi Felita, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Lp's Bar B Q, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Thank Me Later Vending & Catering, Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co, 3950 SW College Rd 103, Ocala**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Marion County restaurants had high priority violations?
Akita Sushi
8075 SW Hwy 200 Unit 117, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
23 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels lying on top of broccoli in reach-in cooler across from cook line stove. Manager removed paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken stored in a to go bag in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken from bag and placed chicken in a food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles in reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed chicken during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
2615 SW 19th Avenue Rd, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**
Breakfast Station 16
8585 SW Hwy 200 Ste 3 and 4, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
9 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in walk-in cooler: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: pancake batter (44F - Cooling). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day.
China King
9590 SW Hwy 200, Ste 9, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 22
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Darrell's Diner 3
8441 SW Hwy 200 #105-107, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line: bacon (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs stored on cook line. Manager Stated eggs placed on cook line twenty minutes prior. Manager placed proper time on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant
8441 SW Hwy 200 Ste 147/149, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
29 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began handling clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on hair net, then put on gloves and proceeded to handle food on cook line without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cucumbers stored in walk-in cooler.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw chicken and beef, changed gloves, then proceeded to handle clean plates without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in cook line grill drawers: beef (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in drawers three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: pork (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); beef (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in drawers three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
First & Last Tab
3602 NE 8th Place #100-400, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating with expired license at inspection time, license expired on June 1, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
First Watch #0222
3411 SW 36th Terrace #3, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (multiple coolers) cut tomatoes 50F, roast beef 65F(45), ham 50F, cheese 50F, grilled onions 46F, ham 46F, cut tomatoes 46F, sausage 47F, corn 49F, black beans 48F, grilled carrots 47F, manager closed lids of cooler, temperature recorded around 7:00-7:30. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
First Watch #0222
3411 SW 36th Terrace #3, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 22
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (multiple coolers) cut tomatoes 50F, roast beef 65F(45), ham 50F, cheese 50F, grilled onions 46F, ham 46F, cut tomatoes 46F, sausage 47F, corn 49F, black beans 48F, grilled carrots 47F, manager closed lids of cooler, temperature recorded around 7:00-7:30. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Reach-in cooler at the cook line, grilled carrots 44F, diced tomatoes 44-50F, manager moved to freezer and placed ice on top. 7:45am temperatures below 41F. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Flying Boat Tap Room
9672 SE 58th Ave., Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On speed rack near pizza oven: Potato wedges 60F. Wings 65F. Items were placed out at 12:30. Employee stated they get discarded in four or five hours. No filled out Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) documents available. At 4:45 establishment using same product at room temperature. Stop sale issued. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Pan of potato wedges 74F. **Admin Complaint**
Jaws Jumbo Burgers
3131 SW College Rd Unit 303, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
6 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, butter at 78F, left overnight on prep table.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, butter at 78F, left overnight on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
K Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
2621 SW 19th Ave., Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
14 total violations, with 6 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hair while talking on phone and then proceeded to place rice in barrel without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over sauces in walk-in cooler. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee eating food in kitchen and proceeded to chop vegetables without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from walk-in cooler. Manager stated eggs were placed in cooler 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink.
Mojo Grill & Catering Company
4496 SE 100 Pl, Belleview
Routine Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler: consomme 100F and jambalaya 80F. Both were cooked 5 hours ago. Manager began reheating both. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched clothes then continued to scoop ice without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
New China
5400 SW College Rd #304, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
7 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored above cooked chicken, also at the cook line raw pork stored above cut vegetables, employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In freezer, raw chicken tray stored above raw beef tray, Employee moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
OD's Jerk Grill and Catering
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
5 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 0 ppm. Operator added bleach then 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Outback Steakhouse #2023
4899 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Male employee at the fryer station handling personal phone, started wearing gloves and touched fries, no hand washed occurred.
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, sweet potatoes at 120F 122F and 132F Manager voluntarily discarded.
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At the server station milk date marked 08/19/25 to 08/26/2025, Manager fixed date. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, eggs 47F, Manager voluntarily discarded, raw shrimp 44F-47F pasta 44F-50F, grilled onions 50F, manager moved top layer and freezer or added ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
Papa Johns
8585 SW Hwy 200, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee talked on phone and wiped face and proceeded to handle scoop in sausage without washing hands. Manager had employee stop and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow prevent or on both sides of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Pizza Express and La Ceiba
2602 SW 19th Ave. Ste 104, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 20
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
8 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over bananas in reach-in cooler across from office. Manager moved fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink: cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza stored on front counter. Manager stated pizza was placed on counter at 3:00 pm. Manager placed proper time marking on pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on top of cook line grill: potatoes (113F - Hot Holding); beans (127F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed on grill two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned up grill to reheat items. **Corrective Action Taken**
Shang Hai Chinese Food Restaurant
8585 SW SR 200 Ste 12, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 19
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over raw pork in reach-in freezer next to walk-in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of Febreeze stored on top of reach-in freezer at end of front counter. Manager removed can of Febreeze during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Taco Bell 26461
10199 U.S. 441, Belleview
Complaint Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched face, hair, and clothes then filled lids for cups without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Waffle House
4011 SW College Rd, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 18
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
15 total violations, with 8 high-priority violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At the prep area, petroleum jelly stored above ice bucket, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach-in cooler at the prep room, chili made 08/17/2025 at 47F.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the prep room, chili made 08/17/2025 at 47F.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Male employee at the cook line, cracked eggs with gloves hands and touched handles, also removed gloves and replaced with new gloves, no Handwash occurred, Manager address situation with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot box at the prep area, grits 117F, 118F, 112F, 114F, 121F and 118F all grits kept overnight in Hot holding box. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, up tomatoes 46F, Manager add ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box at the prep area, grits 117F, 118F, 112F, 114F, 121F and 118F all grits kept overnight in Hot holding box. **Warning**
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine above 200ppm, manager diluted to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Waffle House
4011 SW College Rd, Ocala
Routine Inspection on Aug. 22
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
1 total violation, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, up tomatoes 46F, Manager add ice. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: Cold holding: at the cook line, cut tomatoes 51F, diced ham 50F, ham 56F, Cooler was off, Manager turned on, items placed at 7:00am, manager moved to freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
What agency inspects restaurants in Florida?
Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants is conducted by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.
How do I report a dirty restaurant in Florida?
If you see abuses of state standards, report them and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation will send inspectors. Call the Florida DBPR at 850-487-1395 or report a restaurant for health violations online.
Get the whole story at our restaurant inspection database.
What does all that terminology in Florida restaurant inspections mean?
Basic violations are those considered against best practices.
A warning is issued after an inspector documents violations that must be corrected by a certain date or within a specified number of days from receipt of the inspection report.
An administrative complaint is a form of legal action taken by the division. Insufficient compliance after a warning, a pattern of repeat violations or existence of serious conditions that warrant immediate action may result in the division initiating an administrative complaint against the establishment. Says the division website: "Correcting the violations is important, but penalties may still result from violations corrected after the warning time was over."
An emergency order — when a restaurant is closed by the inspector — is based on an immediate threat to the public. Here, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants director has determined that the establishment must stop doing business and any division license is suspended to protect health, safety or welfare of the public.
A 24-hour call-back inspection will be performed after an emergency closure or suspension of license.
This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Ocala area restaurant/food truck inspections: Aug. 18-24, 2025
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