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CROSSBONES GRILL

CROSSBONES GRILL in OCALA has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

16460 E HWY 40

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924198

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At the cook line, tongs on oven handle, Manager moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with multiple stickers with different dates.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At the cook line, tray raw beef stored above krab Rangoon, Manager fixed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-07-6: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/ Expired certification Jinping Zheng, 11/07/2020- 11/07/2025. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, employee provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved ice cream station to dining area, no handwash sink near. During inspection operator moved ice cream cooler to previously approved location. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722869

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape around closed pass thur window
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease dumpster not on a Nonabsorbent pad
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove has accumulated grease and toaster has accumulated bread crumbs in kitchen
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Men's room self closing mechanism disconnected
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (lemons and peppers ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Cheese and cream cheese ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved cheese and cream cheese to top shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8569031

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on front counter. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pork stored in white thank you bags in reach in cooler.

Inspection Date: 12/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345173

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lining shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle in grass
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in dipper well not running in water at 100F. Employee turned on dipper well. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Several reach in freezers located in dining room.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of headache medicine on shelf over sugar. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese 54F. Cheese is overfilled in reach in make table. Employee moved to bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5: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 card expired 11/2023.