Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala
Last inspected:
103 Se 1 Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 89 violations—averaging 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared repeatedly across 6 inspections, including failures in health reporting and sick worker protocols. Chemical storage violations were cited in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Two inspections in 2024 and 2023 resulted in administrative complaints recommended, signaling formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 identified 12 violations including multiple chemical storage issues and consumer advisory failures, but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala last inspected?
- Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala had?
- Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala find?
- Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 18, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Big Hammock Brewery & Bites in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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