THE EQUESTRIAN GENERAL STORE

Name: THE EQUESTRIAN GENERAL STORE
Address: 8105 NW 21 ST, OCALA, FL, 34482, US
Rating: 97

8105 NW 21 ST, OCALA, FL 34482

License #5203139

97 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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THE EQUESTRIAN GENERAL STORE in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 21, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on November 21, 2025 shows 6 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 2 minor.

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Inspection History

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee rang in order, put on gloves and proceeded to handle breakfast sandwich without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of kitchen ice machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves underneath front counter sinks.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea filters stored next to kitchen tea machine. Manager placed filters in bag.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter display case: cheese danish (66F - Cold Holding). Employee stated danish placed in display case one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved danish to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
[53B-14-5] 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 employee training certificate expired.

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