10 Marion County restaurants fail inspection; 1 temporarily closed
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Each week we share the area restaurants — filed by state safety and sanitation inspectors — that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that didn't pass muster.
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 for the week of July 3-9, 2023. 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.
Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.
Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections?
These restaurants met all standards during their July 3-9 inspections and no violations were found.
Good Time Lounge, 8921 E County Road 25, Belleview**
The Anchor, 10135 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield**
Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Produce Market, 5625 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview**
** Restaurants that failed an inspection and aced a follow-up inspection in the same week
Which Marion County restaurants were temporarily closed by inspectors?
These restaurants failed their July 3-9 inspections and were temporarily closed. Follow-up inspections are required.
Good Time Lounge
8921 E County Road 25, Belleview
Routine Inspection on July 6
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
16 total violations, with 3 high-priority violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in hinges of dry storage cabinets in kitchen. Two live roaches on underside of wood table behind bar. Three live roaches in paperwork binder that was previously stored in dry storage cabinet. Two live roaches in wood under bar. **Warning**
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Several pepper like marks near door hinges of dry storage cabinets in kitchen. Several pepper like marks on ends of wood under wooden bar and wood table near kitchen. **Warning**
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 47F in walk in cooler. Manager stated it was placed there today from freezer. Moved to different unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
Good Time Lounge
8921 E County Road 25, Belleview
Routine Inspection on July 7
Facility Temporarily Closed: Operations ordered stopped until violations are corrected.
3 total violations, with 2 high-priority violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection: High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches in hinges of dry storage cabinets in kitchen. Two live roaches on underside of wood table behind bar. Three live roaches in paperwork binder that was previously stored in dry storage cabinet. Two live roaches in wood under bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: None observed. **Time Extended**
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Several pepper like marks near door hinges of dry storage cabinets in kitchen. Several pepper like marks on ends of wood under wooden bar and wood table near kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: No evidence of roaches. **Time Extended**
Which Marion County restaurants had high priority violations?
Burger King 3681
5609 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
Complaint Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
12 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched nose and hat and continued to make drink without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately five live flies in kitchen area.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter: hersheys cream pie 52F. Butter blend packet 52F. Items stored in reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 50F.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bathroom cleaner next to towels near back door. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Fat Boys BBQ
4132 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
2 total violations, with 1 high-priority violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brisket in hot box near front counter 129F Mac and cheese 129F in steam table. Manager began reheating both. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Pork 90F and 108F Manager moved to oven to reheated to 165F, also chicken 130F, chicken will be added to time as a Public Health control form. All items came out of smoker around 11:00am. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
Grampy's Diner
17052 N. U.S. 301, Citra
Routine Inspection on July 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
11 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
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. Observed dishmachine at 10 ppm Chlorine
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed sugar bin at front server area in a non-food grade container.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over Hamburger. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed Potato salad in reach in cooler in kitchen with a date of 10 days ago. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
Hardees Of Belleview
5741 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
Routine Inspection on July 7
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
16 total violations, with 4 high-priority violations
High Priority - 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. Male employee standing with hands in pocket then continued to touch basket of fries without washing hands. Manager spoke with employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Milk in reach in dessert cooler.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Device missing from hose connection side of splitter. Unnecessary device above Y of splitter due to being protected by device on back of faucet.
Johnny's Pizzeria
9562 Maricamp Road, Ocala
Routine Inspection on July 5
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
13 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At the prep area, employee cut cooked chicken with bare hands, inspector addressed situation, employee used utensils. Hands were washed prior to the bare hand contact. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority - Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. At the three compartment sink, hose hanging inside sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the pizza cooler at the front counter area, black trash bag used to cover pizza.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station, meatballs 46F, Manager will moved to freezer to dropped down temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
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, pizza 84F, per Manager pizza cooked at 11:35Am. Manager added pizza to the form, Pizza will be discarded at 3:35. **Corrective Action Taken**
The Anchor
10135 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield
Routine Inspection on July 6
Follow-Up Inspection Required: Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
19 total violations, with 5 high-priority violations
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. 0 ppm chlorine. Instructed manager to set up sanitizer in triple sink at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee sneezed on back of hand then touched single service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Ranch dressing in white "ace hardware" bucket. Two white "ace hardware " buckets used with ice.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of cut lettuce 47F in reach in make table overnight. Container of fish dip 47F in reach in make table overnight. Heavy cream at bar with no date mark, unable to determine when creamer was opened.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in make table near hand wash sink: Container of cut lettuce 47F. Container of fish dip 47F. Both items in reach in make table overnight, stop sale issued.
The Happy Pineapple
Mobile food dispensing vehicle
Routine Inspection on July 5
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 - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee has soap in water in sanitizer bucket and utilizes soap and water mixture to wipe food contact surfaces.
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than five ants crawling on back counter.
Todd and Shelly's Farm Fresh Produce Market
5625 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
Routine Inspection on July 7
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 - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Five live flies in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in make table: bowl of raw shell eggs stored on top of sour kraut. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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: Restaurant, food truck inspections: Ocala/Marion County, July 3-9, 2023
