Farmshack Bar B Que
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
41
Score
Farmshack Bar B Que appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies in kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from steam table: fries (51F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Item stored on table next to cook line grill: cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated cheese placed on table thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved cheese to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in freezer thermometer reading 99F. Ambient temperature 4F. **Repeat Violation**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bin for ice machine next to back door soiled with mold-like substance. **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
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at either kitchen sink. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink, 50F.
14-74-7
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored over three compartment sink. Manager turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over French fries in back room reach-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled dirty garbage can lid then put on gloves and began preparing food on the cook line. Employee changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 pieces of fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital read out on back room thermometer reading 91F. Ambient temperature of cooler is 34F
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at restroom hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to back door.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back room prep table. Manager placed drink underneath prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 pieces of fish in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
06-09-1
41
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 fly in the back room.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the outside faucet is missing a backflow preventer.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the long cutting board is stained. ALSO, spills in the reach-in cooler were Observed.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: multiple handles have an accumulation of dried food debris.
23-24-4
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In flip-top make table cooler
29-49-6
95
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shelled eggs in flip-top make table cooler at 48F. Manager advised that he had taken them from the reach in cooler 30 minutes prior. Manager placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment does not have a consumer advisory. Inspectors provided consumer advisory and Manager posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed person in charge no able to produce a well water test. Manager is working on finding. A laboratory that can test the water.
27-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve trays not inverted. Manager inverted trays **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
58
Nov 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on flour bin. Employee removed hat **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex exterior bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working container of food removed (flour) from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Farmshack Bar B Que last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Farmshack Bar B Que on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Farmshack Bar B Que?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Farmshack Bar B Que.
How does Farmshack Bar B Que compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Farmshack Bar B Que most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Farmshack Bar B Que's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Farmshack Bar B Que have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Farmshack Bar B Que 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 Farmshack Bar B Que inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Farmshack Bar B Que is inspected around three times per year on average.
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