Mama B's Diner in Ocala

Last inspected:

7651 Sw Sr 200 Unit 201-204, Ocala, FL 34476
Overview

Mama B's Diner in Ocala has compiled a pattern of serious, recurring violations across 25 inspections dating back several years, with 146 total violations averaging 5.8 per inspection—moderately above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, including employee health reporting failures (cited in at least 4 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (cited in at least 5 inspections), food contact surface violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), and chemical storage failures (cited in at least 2 inspections). Management awareness violations and violations related to time as a control measure have also been recurring findings. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure, but administrative complaints have been recommended following 9 of the past 10 inspections, indicating ongoing formal enforcement escalation by DBPR. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified 36 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, and chemical storage, and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on February 5, 2025 resulted in zero violations and a "Call Back - Complied" disposition.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
146Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Mama B's Diner in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 5.8 violations / inspection 5.8 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

Mama B's Diner in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mama B's Diner in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama B's Diner in Ocala last inspected?
Mama B's Diner in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Mama B's Diner in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Mama B's Diner in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Mama B's Diner in Ocala had?
Mama B's Diner in Ocala has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Mama B's Diner in Ocala find?
Mama B's Diner in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Mama B's Diner in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Mama B's Diner in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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