Tin Cup Cafe

1800 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34471

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Tin Cup Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used to cover prepped lettuce in kitchen reach-in cooler.

14-86-1

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair drawer in kitchen refrigerator. **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of cleaner stored underneath hand washing sink.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager placed items in pan and labeled the pan for personal use. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair reach- in cooler drawer.

14-71-4

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in handwash sink. Manager removed container **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Gasket torn in black reach in cooler by large refrigerator

14-74-7

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Dec 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Under side of coffee machine in dining area soiled. Operator cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tin Cup Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tin Cup Cafe on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tin Cup Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tin Cup Cafe.

How does Tin Cup Cafe compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Tin Cup Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Tin Cup Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tin Cup Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tin Cup Cafe 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 Tin Cup Cafe inspected?

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

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