Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala
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166 Marion Oaks Blvd #7, Ocala, FL 34473Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala has compiled 53 violations across 19 inspections since 2022, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a concerning concentration of high-priority violations. High-priority findings appear in 11 of the 19 inspections, with employee health reporting cited in 5 separate inspections and shell stock requirements violations in 4 inspections. Chemical storage violations, handwashing violations, and food contact surface violations recurred across multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 was completed with no further action and cited only one basic violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 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 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala had?
- Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala find?
- Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Diddy's Caribbean Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
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