Big Man's Cafe in Ocala
Last inspected:
1009-1011 Ne 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470Big Man's Cafe in Ocala has accumulated 155 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility operated under the prior name Off Duty Tavern in 2021. Consumer advisory violations (12), food contact surface issues (11), and improper hand washing (10) are the most frequently cited problems. A fire safety inspection in 2021 documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone behind the bar.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Man's Cafe in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Big Man's Cafe in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Big Man's Cafe in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Big Man's Cafe in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Man's Cafe in Ocala last inspected?
- Big Man's Cafe in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Big Man's Cafe in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Man's Cafe in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Big Man's Cafe in Ocala had?
- Big Man's Cafe in Ocala has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Man's Cafe in Ocala find?
- Big Man's Cafe in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Big Man's Cafe in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Big Man's Cafe in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Big Man's Cafe in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Big Man's Cafe in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Big Man's Cafe in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Off Duty Tavern (2021).
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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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