BANK STREET PATIO BAR AND GRILL
120 E FORT KING STREET, OCALA, FL 34471
License #5203088
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BANK STREET PATIO BAR AND GRILL in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 87.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 16, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major, 17 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 16, 2025 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ranch dressing stored in reach-in cooler next to dish area. Manager removed cup during inspection.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to dish area stained. Bin for ice machine in smoothie area stained.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor around water heater in bar area next to entrance.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of surface cleaner on ice machine in bar area.
- [16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
- [53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager present with four employees working.
- [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink in bar area next to entrance.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor in smoothie area.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty.
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in prep area. Employee removed drink during inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Plastic container of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked beef in reach-in cooler across from cook line hand washing sink. Manager placed eggs on bottom shelf.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in smoothie area and bar area next to entrance.
- [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and rewash dishes.
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BANK STREET PATIO BAR AND GRILL looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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