Bob Evans Farms Rest 153
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
61
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the reach-in freezer / reach-in cooler combo on the far end of the cook line has debris in the to0 and bottom.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed : 1 expire$ certificate.
53B-14-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible choking poster. One was emailed with various posters.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the socket for the juice nozzle has an accumulation of dried juice.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed : behind both water heaters, accumulation of debris.
36-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed : a flip top reach-in cooler on the front waist station line, is warm to the touch inside. This unit is scheduled for removal, per the manager on duty. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment's approved variance requires that the shared mop sink be maintained. The shared mop sink was not maintained. Observed : lack of back flow devices at the mop sink, 1) wall faucet 2) to replace the main faucet(hub missing) 3) on the non chemical side of the splitter. #3 is a repeat violation. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-41-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : a bag of French toast powder is on the floor in the corner of dry storage.
08B-38-4
61
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Backflow prevention device missing after splitter added to mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage area, near soda syrups. Manager had an employee sweep the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in chemical storage closet soiled with dirt and/or debris.
36-73-4
78
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. At the front line (server area), potato soup 117-130F, per Manager soup place less than 10 minutes, Manager moved back to prep area and reheated properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with debris, manager moved to sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
78
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water by the area around the mop sink.
29-19-4
95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and handled clean plate on cook line without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change plate. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of hot water nozzle of wait station coffee machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf in the back of walk-in cooler beneath fan.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing. Vent on back cook line missing cover.
36-36-4
74
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. At the cook line, male employee washed hands with no soap.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line (next to ice machine).
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Behind office area, cleaned bag of wiping cloth on floor, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. At the cook line, stacked ready to use plates with old food residue, Manager moved to dish machine area. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the front counter area, to go containers not inverted, Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
64
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over bbq sauce in walk-in cooler. Manager moved bbq sauce to a different location on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler next to pass through window in wait station: whipped butter (61F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved item to reach-in cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. Item on counter next to grill: pancake batter (65F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item was prepared the previous day and brought to the cook line one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed item in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in warmer across from grill: sausage (120F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee reheat sausage on grill, 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty lacking proof of manager certification. Manager stated he passed the test in March but couldn't provide proof.
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed carrots on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line. Interior of microwave above salad prep cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on juice machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan lids in dry storage area. Manager turned lids over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153.
How does Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Bob Evans Farms Rest 153's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Farms Rest 153 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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