Porto Coll Cafe

4551 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
17
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Porto Coll Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.

Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

5
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
17
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
25
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over sofritto. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: pork 118F beans 117F. Manager stated items were placed in unit 30 minutes prior. Heat was off in unit. Manager turned on unit and began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fabuloso on top of reach in cooler near walk in cooler door. Also, fabuloso and sanitizer spray bottles not labeled. Fabuloso moved during this inspection.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at front counter. Towels added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 two employees. Provided form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat on top of dry storage shelf. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Scoop handle in sugar. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. One towel in kitchen. Removed during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Milk and tea jugs with an open handle being used for juice in reach in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee wine glasses on shelf over dry goods. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
41
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
May 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Porto Coll Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Porto Coll Cafe on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Porto Coll Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Porto Coll Cafe most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Porto Coll Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Porto Coll Cafe have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Porto Coll 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 Porto Coll Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Porto Coll Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.