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 on 4/22/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8847248
2025-04-22
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/1/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8717036
2024-08-01
★★★★☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 1/25/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8504864
2024-01-25
★★☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 10/3/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8510321
2023-10-03
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 9/27/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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**
Food Inspector #8504601
2023-09-27
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 9/20/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 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
Food Inspector #8338714
2023-09-20
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).