Country Bar-B-Que

24 Nw 8 St, Ocala, FL 34475

American

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Country Bar-B-Que five times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in steam table across from pass through window: beans (114F - Hot Holding). Manager stated beans placed in steam table one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager turned up steam table to reheat beans. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled bag of trash and proceeded to handle clean containers. Inspector had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked beef in reach-in cooler next to back door. Manager placed chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in area next to three compartment sink.

35A-02-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to back door. Manager provided hand towels at hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored in bucket next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on shelf next to pass through window.

22-08-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a manner not allowed to dry. Stored in wet bucket

42-01-4

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In chest freezer: ribs 109F-117F. Manager filled out documentation for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and added ribs. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink 66F.

27-16-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Country Bar-B-Que last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Country Bar-B-Que on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Country Bar-B-Que?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Country Bar-B-Que.

How does Country Bar-B-Que compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Country Bar-B-Que most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Country Bar-B-Que's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Country Bar-B-Que have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Country Bar-B-Que 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 Country Bar-B-Que inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Country Bar-B-Que is inspected around two times per year on average.

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