PRIMARY TAVERN
State Highway 500
Ocala, Florida, 37775
Marion County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans stacked together wet over triple sink. Condensation on interior of top pan.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In dessert area, utensils stored in water at 74F.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on pan of hummus in reach in cooler.
- 08A-24-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. On speed rack near walk on cooler: sheet pans with raw bacon over sheet pan with quiche and container of rising dough. Also, in reach in cooler: log of ground beef on shelf over cases of eggplant. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler near ware wash area, egg salad with a date mark of 1/17/2025. Discard date would have been 1/23/2024.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer over hand sink in kitchen. Operator moved. **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/ **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hummus made four days prior not date marked. Manager added date. **Corrected On-Site**
- 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 certificate provided is expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Two restrooms in hallway.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).