Hiatus Brewing Company
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Hiatus Brewing Company 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Hiatus Brewing Company trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hummus made on 3/23 in walk in cooler. Discard date is 3/29.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water shut off at hand washing sink in kitchen area. Employee turned on during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Heavy cream opened Sunday with no date marked. Employee added date. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in kitchen. Employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on hand washing sink in kitchen leaking.
29-11-4
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on walls and floor of reach in freezer in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under clean dish rack soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine next to three compartment sink, 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on shelf next to plastic bottles of iced tea. Employee placed window cleaner on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Container of cream stored in walk-in cooler. Employee stated cream opened the previous day. Employee placed proper date on cream. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles on cart across from walk-in cooler.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above kitchen hand washing sink dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf across from sandwich make station. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
55
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner hanging on shelf next to can sodas. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bibb next to dish machine.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four sticks of butter 70F on prep table for less than four hours in kitchen area. Operator placed in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of pink sanitizer at bar 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. Mozzarella cheese in walk in cooler with no date mark.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad in sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near entrance of brewery room not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stack of plates with food contact surface up at end of bar to be given to customers.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of case of can sodas behind bar.
40-06-5
Basic - Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Hand sink in kitchen separating from wall.
14-54-4
39
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dry storage area, gloves and cups boxes on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
95
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs above sauerkraut container, manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At the cook line, ground beef no date marked, employee date marked properly **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At the three compartment sink, employee personal items stored above cleaned containers, Employee moved all personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the dry storage area, gloves on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hiatus Brewing Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hiatus Brewing Company on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hiatus Brewing Company?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hiatus Brewing Company.
How does Hiatus Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Hiatus Brewing Company most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Hiatus Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hiatus Brewing Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hiatus Brewing Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hiatus Brewing Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hiatus Brewing Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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