Big Red Food Truck

24 Nw 8 St, Ocala, FL 34475

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Big Red Food Truck stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Big Red Food Truck is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of water, beans, and pickles on floor under shelf.

08B-38-4

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bottom of reach in freezer in unit has ice build up.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Metal pans and red and white boats on dry storage shelves not inverted.

25-06-4

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed: reach-in cooler door handles with dried food residue.

23-24-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: no choking sign posted. One was emailed.

51-13-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Manager does not have any food handler certificates for any staff that work the food truck **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to keep refrigerator shut

14-71-4

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

21-23-4

Apr 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Red Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Red Food Truck on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Big Red Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Big Red Food Truck most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Big Red Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Red Food Truck have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Red Food Truck 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 Big Red Food Truck inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Red Food Truck is inspected around three times per year on average.

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