Fiore's Café
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
50
Score
Fiore's Café appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 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.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink: noodles (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated noodles placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee place noodles in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags on file no last date of use.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped ice in front counter hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen across from washer and dryer. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above salad prep area dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Wiping cloth on top of lettuce in salad prep reach-in cooler. Manager removed wiping cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster behind building.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Dry storage shelves in shed behind building made with unfinished wood.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
50
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepared salad by touching lettuce with bare hands. Employee stopped and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Only tags available are the tags stored with clams in walk-in freezer.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Lasagna and ground beef stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated items prepared the previous morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line stored in standing water, 85F.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked ground beef stored in walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on pan.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water on kitchen prep table. Manager placed shrimp in walk-in cooler to continue thawing. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
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May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: the mop sink, outside, lacks a Vacuum breaker on the hot water faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a pan in the cook line hand wash sink. The pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the probe thermometer was 39° in a proper ice bath. This was adjusted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
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. Observed: only 1 current employee training certificate, any others over 60 days are expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: employee ice cream in the walk-in freezer over food for the public. This was moved below and should be labeled. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: gaskets on the cook line reach-in cooler are stained.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink cold water handle spins freely, and does not provide non hot water when attempting to activate. The water available was at 137°+.
29-07-5
52
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following item and cold holding temperature in the Walk-in Cooler: Fish (50F - Cold Holding) Fish has been in the walk-in-cooler overnight on the bottom shelf.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following item and cold holding temperature in the Walk-in Cooler: Fish (50F - Cold Holding) Fish has been in the walk-in-cooler overnight on the bottom shelf.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink behind establishment **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No valid food certified manager certificates at establishment for any employee. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand wash sink on cook line
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor by ice machine and washing machines.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water on cook line at 85F with 500ppm quat
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid, and missing drain plug Behind establishment **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food not covered in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in bucket water.
42-01-4
41
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Gallon of milk stored in ice bin.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Stop sale issued for gravy improperly cooled in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued for ice in bin due to gallon of milk being stored in ice.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken gravy 50F cooled in walk in cooler overnight in large deep pot. Stop sale issued.
03D-02-5
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. Cream opened yesterday with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan of water in hand sink on cookline. Employee filled pitcher with water in server station. Pan was moved during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of rubbing alcohol in server station. Labeled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent heavily soiled with dust over salad make table.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on shelf over make table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One filter missing over pizza oven.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline, utensils in water 94F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Shelf soiled near walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler: pan of beef and pan of pork not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil on cookline with no label.
02D-01-5
27
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. White thank you bag in use to store prepared pizza dough. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 45F on table near steam table. Manager placed back in make table. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Female employee dumped drink in hand sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
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. In walk in cooler: lasagna made on Friday 12/2. Sausage cooked yesterday 12/4. Cheesecake made yesterday 12/4. Date marks were added to all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. One tag provided, last used 12/3.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On top portion of ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice in ice machine. Scoop handle in sugar in back storage area. Both were removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor near washing machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bin of flour has lid open. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two on cook line
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On inside top of ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fiore's Café last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fiore's Café on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fiore's Café?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Fiore's Café.
How does Fiore's Café compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Fiore's Café most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Fiore's Café's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fiore's Café have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fiore's Café 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 Fiore's Café inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fiore's Café is inspected around three times per year on average.
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