Ivy on the Square in Ocala
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53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Ivy on the Square in Ocala has accumulated 220 violations across 26 inspections since 2018, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has been issued multiple administrative complaints and warnings but has not been shut down. Recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 show persistent compliance issues, with inspectors returning multiple times within weeks to verify corrections. The restaurant's most frequent violations involve consumer advisories, shell stock handling requirements, and employee health reporting.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ivy on the Square in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Ivy on the Square in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 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· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Ivy on the Square in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ivy on the Square in Ocala last inspected?
- Ivy on the Square in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Ivy on the Square in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ivy on the Square in Ocala are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Ivy on the Square in Ocala had?
- Ivy on the Square in Ocala has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ivy on the Square in Ocala find?
- Ivy on the Square in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Ivy on the Square in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Ivy on the Square in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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