Ocala Brewcade

304 South Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Ocala Brewcade has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Ocala Brewcade on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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. Observed: one male employee lacking Employee Reporting form. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

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. Observed: lack of a plan, one was emailed.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the back area hand wash sink has multiple items in it. **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks through out that are not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking

51-13-4

Sep 25, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, o back flow preventer installed on any side of the splitter, Manager removed the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

29-42-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In walk-in cooler, soap spray bottle next to sodas, also at the bar area, cleaners next to pretzels bags, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the bar area used to stored cloth, sousaphone and glass, Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No documents available, Manager printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler, observed multiple employee food containers and drinks stored above customers food.

08B-49-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom, Manager posted one sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, two containers of half and half creamer opened more than a week ago.

01B-19-5

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. Two containers of half and half creamer I walk in cooler with no date mark. Employee stated both were opened more than a week ago. Stop sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Several spray bottles hanging on sink at bar. Also, white bucket in front of sink. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Three cards missing date of birth. One card missing expiration date. Added during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

53B-10-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of blue sanitizer with no label. Employee labeled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of ice bin. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocala Brewcade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocala Brewcade on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocala Brewcade?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ocala Brewcade.

How does Ocala Brewcade compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Ocala Brewcade most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Ocala Brewcade's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ocala Brewcade have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocala Brewcade 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 Ocala Brewcade inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocala Brewcade is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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