7-eleven in Ocala

Last inspected:

2811 Nw 10th St, Ocala, FL 34475

Part of: 7-Eleven Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

A February 2025 inspection found 10 violations at this Marion County convenience store, including five high-priority and priority foundation issues. Raw ground chorizo was observed stored directly above raw whole-muscle beef in the walk-in cooler; the packages were relocated during the inspection. Spray bottles containing chemical cleaning products were found hanging above a handwashing sink and were moved. A commercial can opener blade showed accumulation of dried residue and was cleaned during the inspection. An open package of hot dogs lacked date marking; staff identified and marked the opening date during the inspection. The facility lacked an irreversible temperature indicator for the mechanical dishwasher. The inspection disposition was "Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements," with all cited violations corrected on site.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

7-eleven in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (3)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KEELAH JONES

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP
Back Room - Packages of raw ground chorizo were observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving directly above packages of raw whole-muscle intact beef. COS. Relocated during inspection. x
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Processing - Commercial can opener blade surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried residue. COS. Cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Back Room - An open package of hot dogs stored in the walk-in cooler was observed to not contain a date marking. COS. Opening date identified by staff and marked accordingly during inspection. x Print Date: 2/20/2025 Page 1 of 3 22 Pf Citation Description: Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) Pf Observation: Food Service - Pans of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes being held in a display case using time as a public health control were observed to not contain markings to identify their intended discard times. COS. Preparation and discard times identified by staff and pans were marked accordingly during inspection. x
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Food Service - Spray bottles containing chemical cleaning products were observed stored hanging above a handwashing sink. COS. Relocated during inspection. x
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Retail - Handwashing signage was observed posted above a utility sink. COS. Signage removed during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail - Bulk self-dispensed baked goods displayed for sale in a case were observed to not have ingredient and allergen information available within plain view of the consumer. COS. Ingredient and allergen information obtained and posted during inspection.
4-302.13 Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation. 4-302.13 Pf
Processing - No irreversible temperature indicator available for the mechanical dishwasher that uses hot water to sanitize.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Processing - Warewashing sink rinse spray valve surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of grime.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Processing / Food Service - Alto sham oven interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of encrusted carbonized food residue.
99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
Staff were unable to locate a copy of the establishment's active 2025 food permit at the time of inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST N

Person in charge: KIMBERLY ROBINSON

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. ACKNOWLEDGMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document, and I further acknowledge that I have verified the location and mailing addresses on the first page of this document are correct, or I have written the correct information on the first page of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST (Signature of Representative) CRYSTAL INGRAM, STORE READINESS SPECIALIST Print Name and Title FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 3 of 3 FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 1 of 1

Good Retail Practice Violations

7-eleven in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7-eleven in Ocala last inspected?
7-eleven Store #41828h in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 20, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has 7-eleven in Ocala had?
7-eleven Store #41828h in Ocala has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of 7-eleven in Ocala find?
7-eleven Store #41828h in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 20, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has 7-eleven in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, 7-eleven Store #41828h in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at 7-eleven in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at 7-eleven Store #41828h in Ocala are: 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf.

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