Viola and Dot's in Ocala
Last inspected:
8249 Nw 17 Place, Ocala, FL 34482Viola and Dot's in Ocala has been inspected 14 times since 2016, accumulating 45 violations and averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations were documented in 3 of the last 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found 4 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Viola and Dot's in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Viola and Dot's in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Viola and Dot's in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Viola and Dot's in Ocala last inspected?
- Viola and Dot's in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Viola and Dot's in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Viola and Dot's in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Viola and Dot's in Ocala had?
- Viola and Dot's in Ocala has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Viola and Dot's in Ocala find?
- Viola and Dot's in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 27, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Viola and Dot's in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Viola and Dot's in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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