How many health inspections has FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS had?

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has had 52 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS ever been shut down?

Yes, FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS?

The most frequently cited violations at FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS are: Single-use items, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

3558 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala, FL 34474

Marion County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: LDR OCALA LLC · License: SEA5202925

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS in Ocala, FL has 52 inspections on record with 282 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 4 emergency closures.

52Inspections

282Violations

4Closures

Data current as of January 24, 2025

Emergency Closures (4)

Emergency closure history for FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Nov 22, 2024	Rodent activity	10:50:00
Sep 16, 2024	Roach activity	09:48:00
Feb 6, 2019	Roach activity	17:00:00
Oct 11, 2018	Roach activity	12:30:00

Inspection History (52)

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Nov 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 25, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 17, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2024 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 25, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Aug 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 31, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 28, 2019 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 16, 2019 — Complaint Full· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 25, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 7, 2019 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 6, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Nov 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 15, 2016 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

How Does This Facility Compare?

FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has had 4 emergency closures, compared to the Marion County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.09.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS had?: FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has had 52 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS ever been shut down?: Yes, FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS has been shut down 4 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS?: The most frequently cited violations at FREDDY'S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS are: Single-use items, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.

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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).

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