La Cuisine
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
50
Score
Across the available record, La Cuisine has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting La Cuisine on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
14
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf directly beside clean pans and soda syrup boxes near cookline. Manager removed chemical from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly on shelf over prep table in front of kitchen. 2. One fly flying in kitchen at kitchen entrance.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom edge of deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with black substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Jug of milk missing date mark in reach-in cooler in front of kitchen. Manager stated the milk was opened on 5/5 and added proper date mark during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bag and spoon stored down inside handwash sink in back of kitchen. Manager removed items from sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several air vents and ceiling tiles soiled with dust throughout kitchen.
36-50-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door of kitchen left open, two flies present in kitchen.
35B-05-4
50
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the cook line, raw shell eggs above sauce and heavy cream, Manager moved and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line and walk-in cooler, observed chicken date marked 04/07/24.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Establishment performed vacuum packed on soft commercially Cheese. Also establishment cooked beef and pasta on site and vacuum it. Performed confit for cooked duck. **Warning**
03G-46-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ For three Manager, certification expired on 01/28/2024
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop at the bar area with mold like substance on crevices, Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment performed vacuum sealed for raw beef, and raw fish. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beans no date marked, Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug container on floor near back door, Manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer raw meat stored over open package of pearl onions. Manager moved pearl onions to top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with disinfectant hanging from middle shelf where cooking equipment is stored.
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in dishwash area a condensation drain line in sink drain. Manager removed drain line. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents (disinfectant) in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee unisex bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in unisex bathroom in back of kitchen.
32-12-5
Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink. Manager discarded sponges **Corrected On-Site**
21-23-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of oil on floor. Manager placed oil on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of styrofoam cups on floor in hallway. Manager put box on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Brussels and mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Potato Au Gratin, and Sauce ) in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not in use stored in mop sink. Manager hung mop on wringer **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
39
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flies in back of kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on steam table stained. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from oven stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Towels stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen reach-in freezer. Manager removed towels from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler across from oven. Manager moved employee drink to area where drinks are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly sticky tape hanging from ceiling next to ice machine and above three compartment sink. Manager discarded tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beef and chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on the side of the steam table next to the oven.
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler outside of across from steam table.
14-33-4
55
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer on prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened two days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scoop in sink near make table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired January 2022.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Container of bread crumbs not covered on shelf in dry storage. Operator covered. Bag of onions on floor in kitchen. Operator picked up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink on cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling and wall around ice machine is soiled.
36-50-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cuisine on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Cuisine.
How does La Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
La Cuisine most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has La Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Cuisine have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at La Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is La Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cuisine is inspected around three times per year on average.
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