Jaws Jumbo Burgers

3131 Sw College Rd Unit 303, Ocala, FL 34474

American

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Jaws Jumbo Burgers five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At the cook line, butter at 78F, left overnight on prep table.

01B-02-5

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, butter at 78F, left overnight on prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

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 t the cook line, Cole slaw made 08/17/25 no date, manager dated marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in sanitizer buckets

21-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the cook line, wet towels on prep tables.

21-12-4

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 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, grille onions 73F, per Manager onions were cooked approximately at 2:30pm, Manager voluntarily discarded.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At the cook line, observed one live roach on floor near Handwash sink, Manager killed and cleaned. Also, one live roach on wall in front of Handwash sink at the cook line. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the triple sink, spray bottle not labeled, per manager spray contains bleach solution.

41-17-4

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 at the cook line, coleslaw made 09/14/2024 no date marked, also at the shake station, milk no date marked, Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At the cook line, observed one dead roach on floor. At the front counter area, observed nine dead roaches on floor under counter near ice machine. At the prep area, observed one dead roach on reach-in cooler hinges, Manager cleaned. At the water heater closet, observed five dead roaches on floor. **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the prep area, Employee personal food stored above customers food.

08B-49-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers gaskets with mold like substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the shake station area, box of styrofoam cups on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, five gallon bucket not labeled, manager labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner on shelf over make table. Also, several bottles of bleach with no label. Moved and labeled during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm then refreshed 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Jun 29, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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

16-46-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.

51-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jaws Jumbo Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jaws Jumbo Burgers on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jaws Jumbo Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jaws Jumbo Burgers.

How does Jaws Jumbo Burgers compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Jaws Jumbo Burgers most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Jaws Jumbo Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jaws Jumbo Burgers have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jaws Jumbo Burgers 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 Jaws Jumbo Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jaws Jumbo Burgers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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