Emma's Patisserie

8510 Nw 17 Lane Unit J, Ocala, FL 34482

French

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Emma's Patisserie eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Emma's Patisserie is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen reach-in cooler stained.

22-02-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container in dish area. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes stored on floor behind front counter. Manager had employee placed boxes on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink.

29-42-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored in dish area.

16-46-4

Dec 17, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Reach-in Cooler located at front counter: Quiche (50F - Cold Holding); Ham Egg and cheese sandwich (48F - Cold Holding); Sausage egg and cheese sandwich (49F - Cold Holding). All the items were placed in reach in cooler at5 hours earlier. Ambient Temperature 44F **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Reach-in Cooler at front counter: Quiche (50F - Cold Holding); Ham Egg and cheese sandwich (48F - Cold Holding); Sausage egg and cheese sandwich (49F - Cold Holding). All the items were placed in reach in cooler 5 hours earlier. Ambient Temperature 44F **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter. Manager placed hand wash sink sign **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( onions ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( fillings and frosting ) in walk in cooler. Chef removed onions

08B-17-4

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the bulk powdered sugar with the handle touching product. The scoop was removed and washed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the shared non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.

29-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed heavy whipping cream at 65F on a prep table by the walk-in freezer. This was discarded at the managers discretion. **Corrected On-Site* ALSO, quiche on the front line, 45F in the display cooler. A work order was to be placed. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cold water hook hanging in the dough area hand wash sink. This was then hung on a dough mixer bowl. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed 1 original certificate, the others that are available for review are paper copies.

53B-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the primary walk-in freezer. A work order has already been requested per Yohann. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-69-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a quaternary amonia sanitizer bucket stored on a lower prep table shelf, with a food decorating mixture. The mixture was placed on the top part of the table. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emma's Patisserie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emma's Patisserie on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emma's Patisserie?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emma's Patisserie.

How does Emma's Patisserie compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Emma's Patisserie most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Emma's Patisserie's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Emma's Patisserie have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Emma's Patisserie 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 Emma's Patisserie inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emma's Patisserie is inspected around two times per year on average.

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