EXPO 1 - BANQUET KITCHEN
1284 NW 87 COURT RD, OCALA 34482
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847248
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. Chef removed and had washed Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Handwash sink paper towels covering washed cilantro in walk-in-cooler. chef removed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 8/1/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8717036
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two jackets stored on dry goods storage rack. Manager removed jackets. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Sixteen 5-gallon containers of water stored on floor in hallway.. Employee placed containers on a pallet Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce (strawberries and blackberries) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cut leafy greens and cut vegetables) in walk in cooler. Vegetable were switched Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor. Manager discarded Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504864
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of candy stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager instructed employee to place on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( strawberry ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( yogurt ) in walk in cooler
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of Marinade sauce prepared eight days earlier.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ). Manager discarded bottle **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspection Date: 10/3/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8510321
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/27/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504601
- 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed dishmachine registering 117F, machine was service yesterday for a relay and was registering 187F per manager. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/20/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338714
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F Repeat Violation Warning