BIG MANS CAFE II
9425 SE MARICAMP RD, OCALA, FL 34472
License #5203275
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Mixed Health Record
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BIG MANS CAFE II in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 17 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 16 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 12, 2026 shows 16 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 9 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery on dry storage shelves in back room.
- [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lima beans cooked two days ago in reach in cooler from two days ago with no date marked.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in make table soiled with mold like substance.
- [53A-07-6] 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/
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On bottom shelf in reach in cooler: green beans 51F. In unit overnight. Stop sale issued.
- [36-51-4] Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Several ceiling tiles missing in dining area. Vent cover missing over triple sink. Hole around outlet in wall behind reach in freezer. Hole in floor and missing tiles on floor under triple sink. Two holes in wall under hand sink at server station.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On bottom shelf in reach in cooler: green beans 51F. In unit overnight.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel in kitchen not inverted bucket.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with mold like substance on reach in make table.
- [25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Several cases of single serve items on floor in back room.
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in make table.
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in kitchen not dispensing towels.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled.
- [35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in back storage room.
- [16-48-4] Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old batter on whisk at clean dish shelf.
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