100 Proof Saloon
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
20
Score
Public records show eight inspections at 100 Proof Saloon stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to 13 violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
6
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen: case of raw Philly meat on shelf over tray of raw shrimp. Employee moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in beer cooler in storage area next door to bar: six ziplock bags of sliced bologna with a date mark of 3/5, discard date 3/11. In walk in cooler in kitchen: ziplock bags of sliced bologna, sliced ham, and sliced chicken with a date mark of 3/5, discard date 3/11.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. No date mark on container of heavy cream. Employees not able to determine day cream was opened.
01B-17-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Buildup of slimy substance inside ice machine. Buildup of food debris on wire shelves inside cooler at bar containing cream. Buildup of food debris on soda gun at bar near hand wash sink.Interior back wall of reach in make table has brown substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of potatoes on hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee dumped drink in hand wash sink in kitchen. Hand wash sink at bar being used as a dump sink. Potatoes were moved during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for 2 employees who have been employed over 60 days
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for 4 employees who have not yet had food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One IFSEA certificate provided expired 6/1/2025.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk in cooler container of cream opened, employee unable to determine when. Stop sale issued.
02C-03-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole in ceiling over door in kitchen.
36-51-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of reach in freezer. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glasses and phone in food serving basket on shelf over make table. Moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of chicken wings on floor in walk in beer cooler located in storage room next to bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in make table, self contained fryer, and reach in make table soiled with grease and food debris. Fan on top of fryer soiled with grease and dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with grease. Gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Trash bags on shelf over bag in a box sodas.
42-03-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Vents in kitchen soiled with grease and dust. Walls soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in freezer in dining area near kitchen with ziplock bags of fried foods not locked.
08B-63-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler in kitchen: bucket of unwashed oranges on shelf over precooked bacon.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Next to fryer
21-09-4
20
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. In Three compartment sink in kitchen.
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of rubbing alcohol on shelf above packets of ketchup and mustard, operator moved chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shelf in reach in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee working in the kitchen, no up to date food handler certificate or employee reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. On cooks line, employee turned hot water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent soiled on ceiling in storage room. Ceiling area soiled over fryer.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine not inverted, operator flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Ceiling and walls of walk in cooler has exposed insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard in walk in cooler. Interior reach in freezer on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Hamburger stored over cans of seltzer in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato press next to three compartment sink. Soda gun in bar area. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cheese stored in kitchen reach-in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in walk-in cooler.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in front of walk-in cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between back of three compartment sink and wall. **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls and ceiling in kitchen.
36-50-4
50
Jul 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed hose bibb in mop sink with attracted hose with no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles in front of walk-in-cooler.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed interior insulation of walk-in-cooler torn and in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
61
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee moved chemicals out of hand sink then continued to change gloves and slice potatoes without washing hands.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle below rim of triple sink in kitchen.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk in cooler: pork 47-48F in unit over night per employee currently working.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: pork 47-48F in unit over night per employee currently working.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of pledge and container of rubbing alcohol in pan on top of bag in a box soda. Sterno on shelf over salt. Moved during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added with no device on either hose connection end at mop sink near restrooms.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Pork opened yesterday and portioned with an inaccurate old date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Spoon at crock pots used for taco meat not washed. Employee placed clean spoon on prep table.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical bottles stored in hand sink in kitchen area. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for male employee Justin employed over 60 days. Missing for all bar tenders.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all bartenders and one kitchen employee. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in Parmesan in reach in make table.
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walls and ceiling in walk in cooler are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Metal liner peeling on walls and ceiling. Wall next to walk in cooler has a hole. Ceiling has a large hole over fryer. Floor tiles in disrepair in front of wall in cooler.
36-51-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One in garage storage area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No lid on ladies trash receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets on reach in freezer has torn gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-10-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door located behind boxing machine in dining area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Jug of oil on floor in kitchen. Buckets of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Unsecured freezer in dining area. Opened case of burritos inside unit.
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop on top of box with plastic silverware.
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter of ice machine soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls in kitchen soiled with grease. Door to walk in cooler soiled with grease. Wall behind ice machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored with mop head down in mop sink area.
42-01-4
14
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 100 Proof Saloon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 100 Proof Saloon on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 100 Proof Saloon?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 100 Proof Saloon.
How does 100 Proof Saloon compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
100 Proof Saloon most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has 100 Proof Saloon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 100 Proof Saloon have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 100 Proof Saloon means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 100 Proof Saloon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 100 Proof Saloon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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