Primary Tavern

4043 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34475

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Primary Tavern seven times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Primary Tavern is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Complaint Partial

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female chef touched apron then continued to flatten dough without washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: Male employee touched nose then continued to pour wine without washing hands. Female employee touched towel and apron then continued to plate food without washing hands. **Admin Complaint**

12A-28-4

Mar 12, 2026

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler near ware wash area, egg salad with a date mark of 1/17/2025. Discard date would have been 1/23/2024.

01B-24-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On speed rack near walk on cooler: sheet pans with raw bacon over sheet pan with quiche and container of rising dough. Also, in reach in cooler: log of ground beef on shelf over cases of eggplant. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-24-5

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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made four days prior not date marked. Manager added date. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer over hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate provided is expired.

53B-14-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert area, utensils stored in water at 74F.

10-07-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan of hummus in reach in cooler.

16-46-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked together wet over triple sink. Condensation on interior of top pan.

24-08-4

Jul 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primary Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primary Tavern on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Primary Tavern compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Primary Tavern most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Primary Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Primary Tavern have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Primary Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Primary Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primary Tavern is inspected around four times per year on average.

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