Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
25
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill stretching back to 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around nine violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At the cook line, flour mix, buttermilk and batter in thank you bags, Manager removed all food from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Freezer near walk-in cooler, portioned bag of raw beef above cheese.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, grilled peppers, grilled onions and mushrooms Manager time marked 10:45-2:45. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning toxic substances stored above food near back door, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink near back door, splitter added, o back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter with a green hose attached **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar areas, soap inaccessible, employee moved the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. At the cook line, corn no date marked, Manager voluntarily discarded.
02C-03-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside Parmesan cheese, Manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened employee drink next to chips, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment heavily soiled with grease and old food buildup
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the storage area, oil jugs on floor, at the bar area juices and olives containers on floor, Employee moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At the bar areas, employee moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment and Hot holding equipment heavily soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers at the cook and prep area heavily soiled with food residue, Manager started cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers at the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked cups above at the server station.
24-08-4
25
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, corn date marked 04/17/25, also backed potatoes date marked 5/1/25.
01B-24-5
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, pork 130F, employee moved to grilled to reheated, also yellow rice 125F, placed on microwave and reheated to 168F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. At the service window, medicine spray stored above single service, Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 female employee certification expired.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the bar area, spray bottle with pink solution not labeled.
41-17-4
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. At the bar area dairy products not dated, employee date ,asked 5/7/25. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and Ac vents heavily soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container next to soda machine **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the cook line standing dirty water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment heavily soiled with food debris and grease build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At the cook line above fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the cook line three tongs on oven handle, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled. Shelves holding utensils with grease build up net to steam table. Soda machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers heavily soiled shelves and interior **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (in front of fryers) with standing water. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, grilled onions, peppers and mushrooms no time marked, Manager marked 12:00-4:00. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
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. Reach-in cooler at the bar area, heavy cream no date marked, unable to determine when was opened
01B-17-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, diced tomatoes 50F, cheese 50F, Manager moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with blade heavily soiled. Also, at the cook line, interior of the oven soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at the bar area with mold like substance
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to soda machine, cleaned stacked cups wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, gasket torn, also left door repaired with black tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the server area, soda machine (soda base behind nozzle) soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance on the back of cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line (chicken wing cooler). **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rusted, also soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls covered with grease and debris, also walk-in cooler walls dusty.
36-27-5
39
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Fried chicken tender at 148F, employee moved back to fryer temperature came above 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 51F, per employee cooler being opened, all other items in cooler at 41F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, chicken wings, grilled peppers, grilled onions and grill mushrooms no time marked per Employee all items were cooked around 12:45.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Near back door area, observed soap containers stored on shelf above soda bags.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Female employee on site.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four food employees, no manager on site.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the server station, spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
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. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, hot dogs no date marked, also at the cook line queso no date marked, employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance, also ice chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables, employee moved, also drinks inside coolers above customers food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the cook line, employee back back above steam table.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the server area, observed cleaned stacked cups with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, top lid in disrepair, also observed duct take on left door.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the cook line and under cooking equipment heavily soiled with build up of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the dry storage area, oil jugs on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, observed four soiled knife stored between reach-in cooler lids, inspector instructed to move knives to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled, also soda base at the soda machine. Exterior of cooking equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the cook line, above steam table, metal togo lids not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple reach-in coolers with standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Multiple wet cloth on prep tables.
21-12-4
20
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill.
How does Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill 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 Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dugout Family Sports Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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