Pdq in Ocala
Last inspected:
3410 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474Part of: PDQ Florida health inspections, violations & closures
PDQ in Ocala has been inspected 19 times since 2016, accumulating 124 violations—averaging 6.5 per inspection, nearly 25 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health policy violations, including sick worker reporting and proper hand washing, have been cited in at least 5 inspections spanning from 2019 to 2025. Shell stock handling violations appeared in 4 inspections (2020, 2022, 2025, and 2019). A Warning was issued on January 22, 2024 after violations involving employee health reporting, hand washing, and approved food source were documented; the facility complied and passed a call-back inspection the following day. The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, allergen awareness, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, and hand washing, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Pdq in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Pdq in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Pdq in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Pdq in Ocala last inspected?
- Pdq in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Pdq in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Pdq in Ocala are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Pdq in Ocala had?
- Pdq in Ocala has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Pdq in Ocala find?
- Pdq in Ocala was most recently inspected on September 30, 2025 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Pdq in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Pdq in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- 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.
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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).
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.
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