O'calahan's
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2024
47
Score
Public records show four inspections at O'calahan's stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 31, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 31, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 12 violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so O'calahan's trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed one container of meat balls in flip-top make table cooler at 57f. Manager advised that meatballs had been there for over four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed one container of meat balls in flip-top make table cooler at 57f. Manager advised that meatballs had been there for over four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of microwave soiled with grease and food.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on dry goods storage area and prep table. Manager removed jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile on floor of cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve tray not inverted or protected at bar.
25-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over pan of raw fish in drawer unit on cookline. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee on cookline placed phone in back pocket with gloved hands and continued to cook without washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Interior of two reach in coolers on cookline soiled with food debris. Interior top of ice machine has black substance on the top. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green multi purpose cleaner at bar with no label. Bar tender labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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. Provided to operator during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White foam cup on prep table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Foam cup with dessert labeled Christina on shelf over produce in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket hanging on clean dish shelf. Apron on shelf over make table. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on doors of reach in coolers on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unit at end of cookline. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on cookline. Placed in bucket during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched ear with gloved hands then continued to cut onions without washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2022. License was renewed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 91F next to grill. Manager reheated to 195F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris. Interior deflector plate has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Door handle of reach in freezer on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron on shelf over cans in dry storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar scoop handle in sugar. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around gaskets of reach in make table on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin in kitchen
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'calahan's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'calahan's on file is from Jan 31, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'calahan's?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at O'calahan's.
How does O'calahan's compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
O'calahan's most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has O'calahan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at O'calahan's have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O'calahan's 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.
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