Od's Jerk Grill and Catering

2655 Sw Hwy 484, Ocala, FL 34473

Catering

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Od's Jerk Grill and Catering has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

Od's Jerk Grill and Catering's latest score of 74 falls below the Ocala average of 78. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line pan for plantains in steam table.

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go containers stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on side of vehicle. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine 0 ppm. Operator added bleach then 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Establishment is storing dry goods (onions, trays, rice) in second truck at set up location. **Warning**

51-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf soiled with dust and grease over stove. Hood filters soiled with grease.

23-03-4

50-04-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed decal expired 6/1/2025.

50-09-4

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table: chicken 109F. Cabbage 124F. Manager stated items were cooked one hour ago and can not keep product hotter due to quality. Discussed tohc and provided form during this inspection. Operator will discard product after 4 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies in food truck.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 99F in pan in steam table. Operator increased temperature in steam table. On shelf over stove: fried fish 113F. Operator stated fish was fried 30 minutes prior. Operator will reheat fish. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Meats cooked yesterday morning in reach in freezer with no date marks.

02C-04-5

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Missing for one employee. One employee has expired food handler training.

11-26-1

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives stored between wall and triple sink.

24-14-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair on oven door.

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf over triple sink has a buildup of grease and dust.

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door opened on food truck, flies in unit.

35B-05-4

Feb 8, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap added during this inspection

31B-06-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Od's Jerk Grill and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Od's Jerk Grill and Catering on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Od's Jerk Grill and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Od's Jerk Grill and Catering.

How does Od's Jerk Grill and Catering compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Od's Jerk Grill and Catering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Od's Jerk Grill and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Od's Jerk Grill and Catering have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Od's Jerk Grill and 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 Od's Jerk Grill and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Od's Jerk Grill and Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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