Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala
Last inspected:
3558 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has accumulated 304 violations across 54 inspections since 2022, averaging 5.6 per visit. The facility has been emergency-closed four times on record, with emergency orders recommended in November 2024 and September 2024 related to time as a control measure, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. Repeat violations appear across chemical storage, food contact surfaces, proper hand washing, and consumer advisories — all cited multiple times throughout the inspection history. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 resulted in 11 violations with no further action required.
Most recent closure: November 22, 2024 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
4
emergency closures
4 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (4)
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,520.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025008808 | $800.00 | Nov 22, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2025000459 | $400.00 | Sep 16, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019006773 | $800.00 | Feb 6, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2018055013 | $400.00 | Oct 11, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2019001274 | $120.00 | Nov 5, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Observed fire extinguisher next to pickup window and fire extinguisher in lobby both are in the recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (54)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 14 inspections54 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 12 inspections43 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala last inspected?
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala last shut down?
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala was last shut down on November 22, 2024 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala are: Single-use items, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala had?
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has had 54 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala find?
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has been emergency-closed 4 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,520.00 in fines.
- How much has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala been fined?
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala has been fined a total of $2,520.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Freddy's Frozen Custard and Burgers (2021).
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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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