Nowhere Bar

8970 Sw 27 Ave, Ocala, FL 34476

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Nowhere Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Nowhere Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Ocala average of 78. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for four employees. Employee health reporting forms have been signed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Provided testing paperwork. No bacteriological report available. **Repeat Violation**

27-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on tiles above bar.

36-34-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel under ice scoop at bar.

21-05-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks next to hand wash sink.

51-11-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Half and half in reach in cooler at bar with a date mark of 1/18, discard date 1/24. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment currently has five food service employees, missing training for two employees. Also, two employee IFSEA certificates expired 4/2024. Employee training provided for one employee. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. No bacteriological report.

27-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room and mens room.

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Trash in ladies room does not have a lid.

32-12-6

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in ice. Removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half with no date mark 44F in reach in cooler at bar. Stop sale issued.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. Half and half 44F at bar has no date mark, operator unable to identify when cream was opened.

01B-17-5

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. Printed plan during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has white and pink substance on back wall. Interior of microwave has food debris.

22-02-4

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/ **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for all employees. **Warning**

11-26-1

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. Missing for six employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner with no label.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks. Operator placed behind chain. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed License posted expired 6/1/2023

50-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men's restroom missing sign. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Oct 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nowhere Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nowhere Bar on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nowhere Bar?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nowhere Bar.

How does Nowhere Bar compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Nowhere Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Nowhere Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nowhere Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nowhere Bar 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 Nowhere Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nowhere Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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