COUNTRY BAR-B-QUE

Health inspection records show COUNTRY BAR-B-QUE in OCALA has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 3 reports on file

24 NW 8 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

11/24/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13574268

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

5/3/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8451459

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf next to pass through window.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in area next to three compartment sink.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bag of trash and proceeded to handle clean containers. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in steam table across from pass through window: beans (114F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned up steam table to reheat beans. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to back door. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on wall next to three compartment sink.

7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8335670

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Stored in wet bucket