The Happy Pineapple

3250 Se 58Th Ave, Ocala, FL 34480

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Last inspected: Jul 5, 2023

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at The Happy Pineapple, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 5, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Happy Pineapple dates to Jul 5, 2023.

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

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee has soap in water in sanitizer bucket and utilizes soap and water mixture to wipe food contact surfaces.

22-45-4

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. More than five ants crawling on back counter.

35A-09-4

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels and no hand washing sign. Both missing at hand sink.

31B-05-4

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two certificates provided are expired. Also, one employee training certificate is an unapproved provider, servsafe. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in water at 85F.

10-07-4

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Three chemical bottles hanging on rack over sanitizer in triple sink and next to clean towels. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Hot dogs opened 7/3 should have been discarded 7/9.

01B-24-5

Intermediate - Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Waste water tube leaking onto ground, manager placed tube into waste water holding tank. **Corrected On-Site**

28-09-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Wrong license number and decal on unit, 5250842 is yellow food truck that is not currently operating.

50-09-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel. Placed in bucket **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Buckets for cream on top of ice cream machines. Flipped over. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Happy Pineapple last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Happy Pineapple on file is from Jul 5, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Happy Pineapple?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Happy Pineapple.

How does The Happy Pineapple compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

The Happy Pineapple most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has The Happy Pineapple's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Happy Pineapple have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Happy Pineapple 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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