Madras Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Madras Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Madras Cafe's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on prep table across from dish machine: sour cream (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated sour cream placed on prep table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager added ice to ice bath to reduce temperature, 38F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flies in back of kitchen.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breakers on either side of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of water stored in hand washing sink next to front counter ice machine. Employee removed container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Containers of gravy in reach-in cooler located in back storage area. Manager added lids to containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Gatorade stored in reach-in cooler located in back storage area.
08B-49-4
52
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on top of pans in reach-in cooler across from cook line: cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed on pans thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Eggs stored on cook line. Employee stated eggs placed on counter twenty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed proper date marked after opening on eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on counter above reach-in cooler across from cook line: potatoes (118F - Hot Holding). Employee stated potatoes placed on counter 15 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Potatoes were reheated and served during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter missing a vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
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. Creamer stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer. Employee stated creamer opened the previous morning.
02C-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in dry storage room.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and pack of cigarettes on prep table at end of cook line across from back door. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks behind front counter.
51-11-4
41
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
May 7, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 sign and Manager posted.
02B-02-5
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
20
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No employee training certificates available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-12: No change **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked onions and vegetable balls in reach in cooler near back door, employee placed eggs on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands at Three compartment sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 large dish racks in front of Handwash sink next to Three compartment sink, operator moved racks. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses time for cold sauces on buffet line and butter mixture in back kitchen. Manager stated they start it at 11:30 then they close at 3. Inspector provided application.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Behind front counter.
27-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple spices and seasoning containers in side dry storage room. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut cabbage and cauliflower in reach in cooler by back door.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large bin near back door and 3 bins in side storage room. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple seasoning and spice containers with small cups used as scoops. Employee removed all cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind front counter.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In front of back door near cooks line and behind front counter in dining room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents soiled in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage drink on top of the prep table, operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating food on top of the large rice bins near back door.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on shelf above back prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Green cutting board with deep cut marks.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces under front counter on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On the oven door handle on the cooks line.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can opener holder on prep table. Reach in freezer gasket in side storage room.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Large case of Togo cups on floor under front counter.
25-05-4
22
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madras Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madras Cafe on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madras Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madras Cafe.
How does Madras Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Madras Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Madras Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Madras Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Madras Cafe 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 Madras Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Madras Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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