G & J Southern Cooking

24 Nw 8 St, Ocala, FL 34475
American
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at G & J Southern Cooking, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so G & J Southern Cooking is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
53A-02-7
90
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the test kit was not on the trailer.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed lack of a sign at the hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the entrance door is not self closing.
35B-03-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was G & J Southern Cooking last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at G & J Southern Cooking on file is from Mar 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does G & J Southern Cooking compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

G & J Southern Cooking most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has G & J Southern Cooking's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at G & J Southern Cooking have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at G & J Southern Cooking 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 G & J Southern Cooking inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, G & J Southern Cooking is inspected around two times per year on average.