Big Mans Cafe II
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Big Mans Cafe II, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 12 violations to closer to 14 violations.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment opened and operating with an expired license (June 1, 2025). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area (glass door): Mac and cheese 47F, beef 48F collard greens 47F, per employee items were pulled out of cooler and placed back, employee started to reheating, greens 169F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen area, turkey date marked 3/17/26, cooked beef 3/30/26.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Inside mop sink, spray bottle with blue liquid not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not working thermometer
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training for a total of three employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. For a total of three employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line,gumbo no date marked, per employee food was cooked 04/02/26. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage room, oil jugs, sodas and juice containers on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the dry storage area with food residue
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers at the kitchen area.
29-49-6
Basic - Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Inside triple sink for about 1hr, raw fish 68F, Employee add ice and moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles with watermarks above server/soda station, also missing tiles at the Roy storage room.
36-32-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use red lids cracked.
14-38-4
29
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw beef stored above cooked collard greens, Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At the cook line, raw chicken stored above raw pork, employee moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen entrance, cut tomatoes 50F, Employee voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, butter 97F, Manager will placed on time, butter will be discarded at 1:00Pm.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside, near back door, green hose connected, no back flow preventer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium 0ppm, manager place bleach, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White cloth inside sink at the server station, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, slaw made 05/10/25 no date, also cheese sauce and corned beef hash. Manager dated.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All employee certificates are photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the dry storage area, bin with sugar not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the storage area, cups and single use containers on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area, oil jugs on floor.
08B-38-4
26
Nov 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Mans Cafe II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Mans Cafe II on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Mans Cafe II?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Mans Cafe II.
How does Big Mans Cafe II compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Big Mans Cafe II most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Big Mans Cafe II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Mans Cafe II have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Mans Cafe II 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.
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