La Casella Catering

1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Catering

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited La Casella Catering seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm, manager diluted to 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the kitchen area butter packets 68F manager moved to freezer, items left out for about 1-2 hrs. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new female employee.

11-26-1

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees

53B-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, beans, pork, and sloppy Joe no date marked, manager dated 11/01/25. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

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. For one female employee

53B-14-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available

50-09-4

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer, raw burgers stored above cooked food, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler cooked beef date marked 5/16/25 and piccata sauce date marked 5/19/25.

01B-24-5

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2025. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Owner cleaned can opener during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine. Owner cleaned dish machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vents in kitchen.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine.

10-12-5

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine

16-37-1

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager have scheduled test (AAA) for 03/22/2024. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Aug 28, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Casella Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Casella Catering on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does La Casella Catering compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

La Casella Catering most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has La Casella Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Casella Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Casella Catering 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 La Casella Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Casella Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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