Log Cabin Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Log Cabin Cafe stretching back to 2023. Log Cabin Cafe was last inspected on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: No manager certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
90
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
58
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling overnight). Employee stated the tomatoes were diced the previous day and placed into the top of the make-table to cool. Employee stated the diced tomatoes have not been removed from unit today. Stop sale issued.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two flies flying in kitchen near cookline.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling overnight). Employee stated the tomatoes were diced the previous day and placed into the top of the make-table to cool. Employee stated the diced tomatoes have not been removed from unit today.
01B-38-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below grill.
14-45-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee preparing tortillas wipe hands on soiled apron and then touch cooked tortillas without washing their hands and changing gloves.
12A-28-4
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot with cilantro in hand wash sink. Employee removed both items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training certificates all expired for employees. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no current bacteriological well water report available. Report provided dated 5/17/2023
27-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler door handle
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone stored on top of flip-top make table cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor under shelf at service window.
08B-38-4
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauce prepared two days prior with no date mark. Manager placed date on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.\Observed ice build up at bottom of reach in freezer
14-69-4
86
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice, 129F under the flat top. This was then moved to refrigeration with the lid removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed bare hands used to cut radishes for cold storage. The male staff member then washed their hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo cooked yesterday, no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the reach-in cooler by the flat top, the inside has an accumulation of spills.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink was blocked by a folding chair. The chair was moved and folded. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed the last water report available is from 5-2020.
27-02-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed a reach-in cooler, 2 door with a torn gasket.
14-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shells on the reach-in freezer not inverted. These were turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Log Cabin Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Log Cabin Cafe on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Log Cabin Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Log Cabin Cafe.
How does Log Cabin Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Log Cabin Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Log Cabin Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Log Cabin Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Log Cabin Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Log Cabin Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Log Cabin Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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