Aldi # in Ocala

Last inspected:

2450 Sw 19th Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Part of: Aldi Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Aldi #0038 in Ocala had 4 inspections on record between August 2024 and June 2025, with 3 violations total and no stop-sale orders. Three of the four inspections were complaint-driven focused inspections, with consumer complaint issues addressed on-site each time. The most recent inspection on June 12, 2025 cited a repeat high-priority violation for improper raw animal food storage: cases of commingled raw beef cube steaks and raw chicken skewers were observed stored directly above cases of raw whole-muscle intact pork in the back room walk-in cooler. The violation was corrected on-site and relocated during the inspection. The facility had 1 additional violation on the November 18, 2024 focused inspection. Overall compliance has been responsive to inspector findings and consumer complaints.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Aldi # in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TRISHA RADANK

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) PPRepeat
Back Room - Cases of comminuted raw beef cube steaks and cases of raw chicken skewers were observed stored on walk-in cooler shelving directly above cases of raw whole-muscle intact pork. COS. Relocated during inspection. Repeat COS Y x Repeat COS Y o

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside - Dumpster drain plug was observed to be missing.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SUJEILY TORRES

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. This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5122337. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)Repeat
Retail - Produce display cooler interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of mold-like residue.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ANA BATISTA

Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5120707. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ANA BATISTA

Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Consumer Complaint Request # 5117829. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aldi # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aldi # in Ocala last inspected?
Aldi # 0038 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 12, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Aldi # in Ocala had?
Aldi # 0038 in Ocala has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Aldi # in Ocala find?
Aldi # 0038 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 12, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Aldi # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Aldi # 0038 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Aldi # in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Aldi # 0038 in Ocala are: 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; 5-501.11: Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

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