18 South

18 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
American
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 18 South, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Ocala restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed: raw shell eggs stored over pudding desserts, downstairs. ALSO, raw eggs over celery on the second floor.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan, one was emailed.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed: lack of proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed: all bathroom doors are not self closing., upstairs and downstairs.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed: the pressurized tanks are not secured, downstairs. These were strapped together. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk oil on the floor, downstairs.
08B-38-4
61
Nov 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 18 South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 18 South on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 18 South compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

18 South most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has 18 South's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 18 South have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 18 South means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 18 South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 18 South is inspected around two times per year on average.