Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen

1284 Nw 87 Court Rd, Ocala, FL 34482

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Handwash sink paper towels covering washed cilantro in walk-in-cooler. chef removed paper towels. **Corrective Action Taken**

14-86-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack. Chef removed and had washed **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of Marinade sauce prepared eight days earlier.

02C-01-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( disinfectant ). Manager discarded bottle **Corrective Action Taken**

41-17-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of candy stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager instructed employee to place on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-38-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.

16-46-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( strawberry ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( yogurt ) in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Observed dishmachine registering 117F, machine was service yesterday for a relay and was registering 187F per manager. **Time Extended**

16-55-4

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed high temperature dishmachine at 112F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-55-4

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Properly Stored/Protected

FL-48

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 4 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 non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed the meat in the walk-in cooler cooked today and above 43F did not have overhead protection on the speed rack. Overhead pans were added. **Corrected On-Site**

03D-15-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the 3 ice scoops for the hallway ice maker were stored on the upper ledge. These were moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-12-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed the multiuse restrooms lack a covered receptacle.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen.

How does Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen 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 Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Expo 1 - Banquet Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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