How many health inspections has BEACH OCALA had?

BEACH OCALA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has BEACH OCALA ever been shut down?

No, BEACH OCALA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at BEACH OCALA?

The most frequently cited violations at BEACH OCALA are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

BEACH OCALA

13201 WEST HWY 326, Ocala, FL 34482

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: BEACH OCALA LLC · License: SEA5202833

BEACH OCALA in Ocala, FL has 25 inspections on record with 114 total violations (4.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

114Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 20, 2025

Inspection History (25)

May 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Aug 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 13, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 18, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jul 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jul 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 23, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Nov 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

BEACH OCALA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has BEACH OCALA had?: BEACH OCALA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has BEACH OCALA ever been shut down?: No, BEACH OCALA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at BEACH OCALA?: The most frequently cited violations at BEACH OCALA are: Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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