Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala
Last inspected:
2019 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Brooklyn's Backyard in Ocala has accumulated 318 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but shows a pattern of recurring compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended in five separate years and multiple callback inspections. Fire safety violations include two citations for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone behind the bar in 2019. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and proper ventilation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (14 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections39 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala last inspected?
- Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 1, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala had?
- Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala find?
- Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala was most recently inspected on May 1, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Brooklyns Backyard in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Brooklyn's Backyard (2019-2019).
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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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