Sms South Vending Services

I 75 Northbound Mm345 Rest Are, Ocala, FL 34476
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sms South Vending Services has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface”, showing up two times.

Sms South Vending Services scores about where you'd expect for a Ocala restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored on front counter beer cooler. Employee moved hand sanitizer to shelf next to register. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair kitchen reach-in freezer.
14-71-4
78
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on ice machine door.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of trash behind coolers at bar
36-73-4
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available at inspection time.
05-08-4
90
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sms South Vending Services last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sms South Vending Services on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sms South Vending Services?

Across the inspection record, “duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sms South Vending Services.

How does Sms South Vending Services compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Sms South Vending Services most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Sms South Vending Services' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sms South Vending Services have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sms South Vending Services 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 Sms South Vending Services inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sms South Vending Services is inspected around two times per year on average.