THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY

Name: THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY
Address: 128 SW BROADWAY ST, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 61.1

128 SW BROADWAY ST, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5202967

🍽️ American ℹ️

61.1 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

March 18, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 81 total violations — 22 critical, 9 major, 50 minor.

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October 22, 2025

The latest inspection on March 18, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen dusty.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knives during inspection.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for utensil stored in flour on cook line. Manager placed scoop in flour properly.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above fill line of pan in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Purell sanitizer stored next to ice buckets and sugar packets on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle during inspection.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef in storage area reach-in cooler. Employee stated corned beef opened the previous morning. Employee placed proper date marked after opening on corned beef.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Inside of kitchen ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in room with mop sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine next to wait station soda machine.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on kitchen prep table.
[14-42-4] Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soda machine ice bin.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying plates with wiping cloth in dish area. Employee rewashed dishes and placed them to air dry.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind bar dishmachine and behind office door.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both reach in freezers.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (Cheese and rice).
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in middle prep area.
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in womens bathroom.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee purse on prep table in center kitchen area
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sink sign in mens room. Manager placed sign in mens room.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter and walls behind cooking equipment soiled with grease and oil.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat sauces ) in reach in cooler
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Two Missing waste line on soda gun holster at bar
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days. Wings were in deep pans stuck together at bottom of reach in cooler. Condensation built up on lid of pan.
[35A-09-4] Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple flies in bar area around floor drains.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on container of pickles in reach in cooler. Open box of raw tuna stored above bags of macaroni and cheese. Manager moved both items.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mushroom soup dated eleven days earlier 3/15
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice deflector. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
[53B-03-5] Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate issued by ServSafe-National Restaurant Association

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance, also observed microwave soiled.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female and male bathrooms.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar area.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler next to flat top grill ambient temperature of 48F, per manager work order already requested.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, tuna thawed inside vacuum sealed bag, Manager poke a hole.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.
[50-01-4] Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in contact with jam, manager removed the spoon.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At the server station, case of cups on floor, manager moved off the floor.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 48F, stop sale.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female Employee arrived at the restaurant, received a food order and started wearing gloves without washing her hands, Inspector addressed situation, employee washed her hands and started working with the food
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, marinara sauce date marked 9/27/23, chicken wings date marked 9/29/23
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 49F, stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, sour cream 48F, boiled eggs 46F. Ambient temperature of 48F, no other time temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored overnight
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the bar area, half and half no date marked, employee unable to determine when was opened