Gg's Heavenly Soul Food
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
67
Score
Gg's Heavenly Soul Food appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Gg's Heavenly Soul Food's latest score of 67 falls below the Ocala average of 78. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, gravy 129F, rice 119F, both items placed on flat top at 11:00-11:30 am, manager will discarded at 3:00pm.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee container on top of seasoning container, employee moved the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked plastic containers in front of triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves next to stove and shelf behind cooler. With dust and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go containers not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath triple sink.
29-11-4
67
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, butter 52F, raw chicken 48F, raw pork 46F, batter 51F, cheese 48F, per manager cooler was opened constantly, nonTCS food at 41F. Manager moved items to freezer and add ice to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Reach-in cooler at the cook line, butter 51F, cheese 47F, raw shell eggs 54F, Mac and cheese 47F and 50F, raw fish 50F, raw pork chops 51F, chicken wings 40F, cheese 47F. Ambient air temperature 58F. All overnight products. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, butter 52F, raw chicken 48F, raw pork 46F, batter 51F, cheese 48F, per manager cooler was opened constantly, nonTCS food at 41F. Manager moved items to freezer and add ice to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler near back door shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the cook line, Underneath equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above sugar bin, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Spired license, June 1, 2025.
50-09-4
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. In triple sink quaternary ammonium 0ppm, manager added more tablets, 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler, brown gravy no date ,raked, manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked cups at the front counter.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, spoon in 130F water, manager reheat the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back screen door in disrepair (hole). **Repeat Violation**
35B-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the kitchen area, to go containers not inverted, Manager inverted all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, big container no labeled, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certification expired (2023).
53B-14-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Dessert located at the front counter, Manager moved behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, flour and powder sugar containers not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked eggs and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Pork in reach-in freezer next to back door stored in plastic grocery bags.
14-15-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on top of reach-in cooler across from grill. Operator stated eggs placed on counter 15 minutes prior to inspection. Inspector provided operator with time as a public health control paperwork for eggs to be held on time going forward. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling next to vent in middle of kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. To go containers stored on shelf in kitchen next to reach-in freezer. Manager turned container over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
52
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gg's Heavenly Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gg's Heavenly Soul Food on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gg's Heavenly Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gg's Heavenly Soul Food.
How does Gg's Heavenly Soul Food compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Gg's Heavenly Soul Food most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Gg's Heavenly Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gg's Heavenly Soul Food have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gg's Heavenly Soul Food 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 Gg's Heavenly Soul Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gg's Heavenly Soul Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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