Hats off to concession workers at Ocala Speedway

[The Ocala Speedway]

Just want to say thanks to our employees at Ocala Speedway. Our recent health and food inspection during operations revealed no write ups. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the article. Thanks again for your efforts!


Published: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:06 p.m.
Inspection results compiled by Kamau Hosten.

DAIRY QUEEN: I 75 & HWY 326, OCALA

Inspection date: June 18. Reason: Routine

Four critical violations: Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (CHEESE) held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Very Small Amount Voluntarily Destroyed By PIC. THERMOSTAT ADJUSTED. Observed ice cream cones stored on floor. Observed live flies in kitchen, and front counter area.

Violations cited: 6 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2201617

CHARLIE HORSE OF DUNNELLON: 20049 E PENNSYLVANIA AVE., DUNNELLON

Inspection date: June 19. Reason: Routine

Three critical violations: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold after thawing when pre and post thawing refrigeration time exceeds 7 days. Wrong date marked on container. Corrected On Site. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk not date marked. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Rotted oranges in box inside the walk in cooler not segregated.

Violations cited: 5 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3432988

ALFIES: 11677 SE HWY 25, OCKLAWAHA

Inspection date: June 20. Reason: Routine

Two critical violations: Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. (TRIPLE SINK).

Violations cited: 2 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2201732

SONNY'S REAL PIT BBQ: 1794 SW CR 484, OCALA

Inspection date: June 19. Reason: Routine

Two critical violations: Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pork & ribs inside walk in cooler not covered. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Violations cited: 7 nonfood critical; 2 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2201966

CHAMPIONS RESTAURANT: 1701 SW 60 AVE., OCALA

Inspection date: June 17. Reason: Routine

Four critical violations: Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk inside the Pepsi cooler not date marked. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot dogs holding at 118 F & pizza at 120 F. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated. Cutting board stored on the floor next to the triple sink. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.

Violations cited: 4 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2201987

OCALA ROADHOUSE GRILL: 2015 SW 17TH STREET., OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Five critical violations: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs inside front reach in cooler holding at 45 F. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish inside reach in cooler by the back grill holding at 50 F & shrimps at 51 F . Small quantity voluntarily discharged. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Steaks & ribs not covered in the walk in cooler . Corrected On Site. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Bag of sugar not protected from contamination . Corrected On Site. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.

Violations cited: 5 nonfood critical; 7 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3808860

KRAZY 8'S: 20290 SE 142 PL., UMATILLA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Two critical violations: Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food (MILK) not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food HAMBURGER) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.

Violations cited: 5 nonfood critical; 0 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202078

HOOTERS: 3451 SW COLLEGE ROAD, OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Three critical violations cited: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad & shrimp inside the walk in cooler each holding at 44 F. Observed food stored on floor. Drink syrups stored on storage room floor. Observed buildup of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.

Violations cited: 10 nonfood critical; 4 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3496489

MCDONALDS: 4150 HWY 326, OCALA

Inspection date: June 18. Reason: Routine

One critical violation: Observed buildup of a black substance in the interior of ice machine.

Violations cited: 4 nonfood critical; 0 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202201


DUCK'S DAM DINER: 9748 SE HWY 464C, OCKLAWAHA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Two critical violations: Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food (CHEESE) held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (TOAST) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.

Violations cited: 7 nonfood critical; 7 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202252

MELTING POT OF OCALA: 10 S MAGNOLIA AVE., OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Four critical violations: Observed food stored on floor. Boxes of syrups on storage room floor. Observed mold like substance inside ice bin at the waiter's station. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Chemical spray bottles stored on shelf with food item(s) . Corrected On Site.

Violations cited: 4 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3230026

THE GROTTO: 20583 W PENNSYLVANIA AVE., DUNNELLON

Inspection date: June 19. Reason: Routine

Three critical violations: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . Item(s) voluntarily discharged. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna steaks inside the True reachin cooler holding at 53 F, greens at 54 F, macaroni at 51 F . Voluntarily discarded. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. TRUE REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE . AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 60 F.

Violations cited: 7 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3779667

MURPHY'S OYSTER BAR: 1900 S PINE AVE., OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

One critical violation: Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour in the kitchen not covered.

Violations cited: 8 nonfood critical; 3 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3301288

COACHS PUB & EATERY: 11582 N WILLIAMS ST., DUNNELLON

Inspection date: June 19. Reason: Complaint

Eight critical violations: Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hamburger inside reach in cooler in the kitchen holding at 53 F, turkey at 53 F, roast beef at 51 F, ham at 49 F. Stop sale. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna at 45 F & pork at 44 F inside the reach in cooler across from the grill. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef inside walk in cooler holding at 45 F ,hamburger at 46 F, cheese at 45 F. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach in cooler across from the grill has ambient temperature of 50 F. Observed food stored on floor. Bad stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Fish inside the walk in freezer is not covered. Observed encrusted material on can opener.

Violations cited: 3 nonfood critical; 1 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202356

BIG WHEEL COUNTRY KITCHEN & BBQ PIT: 1224 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD., OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Violations cited: 3 nonfood critical; 0 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2593963

PRONTO PIZZA: 5400 SW COLLEGE ROAD, OCALA

Inspection date: June 17. Reason: Routine

Six critical violations: Observed potentially hazardous food held using time as a public health control with no time marking. PIZZA ON DISPLAY NOT TIME MARKED . Corrected On Site. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened jug of milk inside the walk in cooler not date marked. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham , salami & pasta inside walk in cooler not date marked. Observed food stored on floor. Box of chicken breasts on walk in freezer floor. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Observed one dead roach in the prep area.

Violations cited: 4 nonfood critical; 4 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3585439

LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE #433: 2621 SW 19 AVE ROAD, OCALA

Inspection date: June 17. Reason: Routine

Three critical violations: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potato inside the walk in cooler holding at 44 F. Corrected On Site. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.

Violations cited: 3 nonfood critical; 7 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2985770

WING NUTZ: 2496 SE 58TH AVE., OCALA

Inspection date: June 18. Reason: Food Licensing

Violations cited: 0 critical; 2 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=3838747

RUBENS HOT DOGS: 9584 MARICAMP ROAD, OCALA

Inspection date: June 16. Reason: Routine

Violations cited: 0 critical; 1 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202385

J R'S MEATS: 18470 SE 90 ST ROAD, OCKLAWAHA

Inspection date: June 20. Reason: Routine

Violations cited: 0 critical; 1 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202439

ROADSIDE BAR B QUE: 21073 SE HWY 42, UMATILLA

Inspection date: June 20. Reason: Routine

One critical violation: Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature.

Violations cited: 2 nonfood critical; 1 noncritical

https://www.myfloridalicense.com/ins...&licid=2202481

OCALA SPEEDWAY GENERAL (THE): 9050 NW GAINESVILLE ROAD, OCALA

Inspection date: June 24. Reason: Routine

Violations cited: 0 critical; 0 noncritical

[backrow]

Thats a first post like that. Congrats. And, the racing isnt bad either.

[ocalasp76]

Yum..yum......

Everyone at Ocala work really hard and the concession food make it all the better for everyone......Congrats for the job well done.


On another note: I see several places I won't be eating at anymore for sure. Sorry Alfies, I'm goin' to Cracker Barrel from now on...
----JIM---

[Old Sunshine Fan]

Thanks Ocala

Thanks for posting this info and congrats to all involved. Ocala is a class act for sure... great racing, staff and food (I sure do know about that last item).

Both Ocala and Bronson stand out when it comes to outstanding facilities. Never had a bad experience at either track.. owners and staff at both tracks go way beyond to make sure things are done with true professionalism.
Presentation to the eye makes a world of difference and is always appreciated.

As JIMBO states... some of those places are questionable when it comes to "WHERE WE GONNA EAT TONIGHT MOMMA?" (Even Micky D's had some black slime in the ice machine - UGH).

OSF

[BJ Cavin]

Before I moved to Florida I used to be friends with a health inspector. Some of the stuff he told me about, from what I thought were some of the classiest places in town, was enough to make me puke!

Anyway, congrats to the concession staff! Ever since Rhonda Erickson took over the operation it has become excellent with new menu items, better food, and better service. Hopefully that trend will continue!

[Dana Barlow]

Thanks

Thanks,to many times this goes nearly unote-ist.
Track food offten is lest then it can be,over the years and many tracks I run,there were some that had some extra good stuff,Old Aburndale back when there was a chicken stand and Phenix Speedway Al.had some great BBQ,& Dubbland Ga. had super oino dogs as Weeds Port NY. did too.
Too few have a good rep. Having a specel something is always good.
Some day I'll know how to spell check!