Best Food Ever

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Other

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Best Food Ever, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Best Food Ever's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 30, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed single serve cutlery stored with food contact surface up and not protected

25-09-4

Nov 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee took off watch and took order then continued to place tray of bacon by stove and grabbed buns without first washing hands.

12A-28-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels positioned over pass thru window.

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelet. Employee wearing watch.

13-07-4

Oct 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (54F); cut leafy greens (54F - Cold Holding) operator placed items in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips

16-37-1

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees

13-03-4

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Reach in cooler

05-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Food Ever last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Food Ever on file is from Jan 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Best Food Ever compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Best Food Ever most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Best Food Ever's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Best Food Ever have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Best Food Ever means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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