Ivy on the Square in Ocala

Last inspected:

53 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Overview

Ivy 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.

27Inspections
220Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Ivy on the Square in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

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
— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 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
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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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