The Club at Ocala Preserve

4021 Nw 53 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
American
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
30
Score
High Risk

The Club At Ocala Preserve, located at 4021 NW 53 Ave Rd in Ocala, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on March 26, 2026. This inspection identified four critical, three major, and six minor violations. Historical data indicates a pattern of mostly high-risk scores across ten inspections.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
30
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
29
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
39
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
39
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
50
Violations — Mar 26, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on reach-in cooler next to kitchen ice machine. Manager turned pans over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf in dish area. Manager had employee remove drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Server in bar area chewing gum.
12B-09-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bar hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above front counter grill greasy. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of food on kitchen shelf not labeled.
02D-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in wait station reach-in cooler: sour cream (48F,45F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); creamer (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items are stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in wait station reach-in cooler: sour cream (48F,45F - Cold Holding); slaw (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); creamer (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items are stored in cooler overnight. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler across from cook line fryer: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46F - Cold Holding); eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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/. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager with seven employees working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five employee certificates are copies.
53B-09-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)