Golda's Place

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2026
33
Score
High Risk

Golda's Place has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The last inspection found 10 violations, up from one the time before.

Looking across the full record, high Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which Golda's Place's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source. Water was filled at home for food truck.
27-13-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Female employee scrubbed hands for 5 seconds. Inspector addressed with employee and hands were washed properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Pain relievers on shelf over cutting board and flour. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-22-4
High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location. Operator has been dumping waste water at home.
28-29-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photo copy of certificate provided for one employee
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple degreaser not labeled under triple sink. Labeled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off under sink. Turned on during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
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. Milk opened on Thursday with no date mark.
02C-03-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water pump is leaking, requiring operator to turn off water at sinks between use.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food.
13-07-4
33
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature 32-38F
06-01-5
95
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bag of cough/throat drops in same container as cherries and cream.
41-07-4
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bags of raw chicken in same container with cooked pork and cooked chicken.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ham and chicken prepared 2 days ago with no date mark.
02C-02-5
78
Jun 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for three-compartment sink available
16-37-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golda's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golda's Place on file is from Apr 18, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golda's Place?

Across the inspection record, high Priority - Drinking water not obtained from an approved source has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Golda's Place.

How does Golda's Place compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Golda's Place most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Golda's Place's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golda's Place have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Golda's Place 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 Golda's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golda's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.