Bob Evans Restaurants 523

4985 Silver Spgs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Bob Evans Restaurants 523 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Ocala restaurants, the typical score is 78; Bob Evans Restaurants 523 is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Nov 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Feb 14, 2025

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off soil dishes at dishwash area then proceed to take ready orders to customers without washing their hands before handling ready orders. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

12A-02-4

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of three-compartment sink sanitizer stored on top of ice machine. Manager removed sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on plastic Air curtain at entrance to walk-in-cooler

14-71-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.

23-03-4

Apr 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the cook line, manager change batteries. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the prep area, boiled eggs no date marked, manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. At the office area, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at the prep area, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked cleaned containers near walk-in cooler entrance.

24-08-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In walk-in cooler, observed cracked (burned) lids. **Repeat Violation**

14-38-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. In Walk-in freezer, case of bread, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the left side of the cook line, microwave soiled.

22-08-4

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee washing dishes touched dirty dishes then touched clean dishes without washing hands. Male employee cooking food touched shirt and continued to touch bacon without washing hands. Manager spoke to both employees and required them to wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-29-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding potatoes in walk in coolers broken.

14-38-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in container on top of coffee machines with no lid. Lid was replaced during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from spray hose in dish area.

29-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In prep area, 0 ppm then 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bob Evans Restaurants 523 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bob Evans Restaurants 523 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bob Evans Restaurants 523?

Across the inspection record, “food storage container/container lid cracked or broken” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bob Evans Restaurants 523.

How does Bob Evans Restaurants 523 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Bob Evans Restaurants 523 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Bob Evans Restaurants 523's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bob Evans Restaurants 523 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bob Evans Restaurants 523 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 Bob Evans Restaurants 523 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bob Evans Restaurants 523 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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