Mama B's Diner in Ocala
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7651 Sw Sr 200 Unit 201-204, Ocala, FL 34476Mama 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.
Mama B's Diner in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections26 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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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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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