Long John Silvers

1828 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Long John Silvers stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine (white panel).

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the front line, floor next to fryers soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave soiled (top).

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter area, soda base soiled also Hot holding lamp soiled. At the prep area, Shelf with Hot holding equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old stickers residue. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, corn and beans mixed with mold like substance.

01B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around and underneath fryers soiled with grease.

36-73-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use lids cracked (reach-in cooler at the back).

14-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the drive thru and front counter, soda base soiled. Exterior of fryers and around heat lamps above fryers build up of grease.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with double stickers also with old stickers residue

16-46-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the front area with soiled shelves.

22-16-4

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled money in drive thru and proceeded to handle pans of food on cook line without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had them wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in front counter warmer: fries (107F,123F - Hot Holding). Employee stated fries placed in warmer fifteen minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee voluntarily discarded fries. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzle for front counter tea machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket. Area around soda nozzles for front counter soda machine. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in walk-in cooler.

14-17-4

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind and underneath kitchen ice machine.

36-10-4

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two photocopies

53B-09-4

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

23-03-4

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Long John Silvers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Long John Silvers on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Long John Silvers?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Long John Silvers.

How does Long John Silvers compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Long John Silvers most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Long John Silvers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Long John Silvers have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Long John Silvers 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 Long John Silvers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Long John Silvers is inspected around two times per year on average.

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