How many inspections has Target # in Ocala had?

Target # 0873 in Ocala has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Target # in Ocala find?

Target # 0873 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Target # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Target # 0873 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Target # in Ocala?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Target # 0873 in Ocala are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

Target # in Ocala

Name: Target # 0873 in Ocala Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 17, 2026

2000 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Marion County · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Target Corporation (tar)
FDACS Estab #: 65453

Part of: Target Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Target #0873 in Ocala had four inspections on record between March 2023 and February 2026, with a combined 5 violations. The most serious finding was in March 2023, when an inspector observed bottles of aerosol pesticides stored on shelving directly above packaged candies in the back room — a priority violation for potential contamination of food. The facility corrected this issue during the inspection by relocating the pesticides. Subsequent inspections in April 2024 and February 2025 identified one violation each, both addressed during those inspections. The most recent focused inspection on February 17, 2026 involved sample collection with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

5Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 17, 2026

Target # in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 17, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SONIA COTTO FEBO

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Feb 28, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5127328. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)Repeat

Retail - Dairy display cooler shelving surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dried product spillage and dark residue.

2024 — 1 inspection

Apr 18, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Per request #5112983, a routine summarized inspection was completed and the inspector addressed the issues in the consumer complaint with the person in charge.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15

Retail area - There is a gap exposing daylight at the bottom of the front entry and exit doors. Backroom area - There are gaps exposing daylight at the receiving door 2 and door 3 area.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 13, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request # 5094330 were addressed with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP

Back Room - Bottles of aerosol pesticides were observed stored on shelving directly above packaged candies. COS. Relocated during inspection. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Back Room - Employee men's and women's restroom handwashing sinks were observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Provided handwashing signage during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Back Room - Mop sink with attached hose was observed to leak water from its atmospheric backflow preventer when in use. o

Target # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Target # in Ocala last inspected?: Target # 0873 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 17, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Target # in Ocala had?: Target # 0873 in Ocala has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Target # in Ocala find?: Target # 0873 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 17, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Target # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Target # 0873 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Target # in Ocala?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Target # 0873 in Ocala are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.