Terry's Place
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Terry's Place, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Terry's Place's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : marinated chicken in an ice bath, 52°. The chicken was marinated earlier, and was moved to refrigeration. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the right soda gun has buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the walk-in cooler door handle has an accumulation of dried food debris on the backside.
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : CO2 tanks outside the back door are not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a lidded drink cup stored on the top edge of the sandwich make table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed : the floor in the cook line area is not smooth and easily cleanable. ALSO, the floor as you walk into the walk-in cooler is detached from the sub flooring. This item is a **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed : cases of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.
51-13-4
58
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw beef above raw shrimp, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the front line, ham 41-45F, turkey 41-50F, Manager removed the top portions to freezer, items were overstocked. Also at the cook line, raw chicken 63F, Manager moved to freezer, temperatures dropped to 42F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the cook line near triple locked by trash can, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
16-37-1
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 two employees.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the cook line near triple sink multiple spray bottles with yellow liquid not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. White cloths on prep table at the cook line and front area.
21-12-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk-in cooler metal floor detached (entrance of walk-in cooler).
36-51-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink, no lid no straw above prep cooler at the front area, also employee drinks at the cook line, Manage removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves and reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Exterior part of hood
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the front area soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the front area.
29-49-6
35
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in walk-in-cooler is concrete and not sealed, and missing cove molding
36-02-5
95
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 29 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Mop bucket grey water and grease being poured on to the ground leading to the storm drain.
28-14-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in the kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Kitchen Croutons, Walk-in Cooler Beef,
14-15-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: Cheese 45 and 47F. Stacked too high. Some cheese removed to lower the stack. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow prevention device not provided on faucet next to the faucet.
29-34-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine stored above picks that go into the food. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. *No certified food manager for the establishment. *Dennis Durst certification expired 10/5/2022. *No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Eight employees present. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink above sandwich prep unit.
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin has slime and mold like buildup.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above the slicer
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coats stored on food storage and dish storage shelving
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks in the kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards are grooved.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Kitchen exit door
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand sink without splash guards between two prep tables.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in Cooler Pickles Walk-in Freezer Potatoes Placed on shelving during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Heavy grease buildup on ground around grease barrel. Old fence, trash and yard debris on comminuted around the dumpsters.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Card board dumpster
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Walk in cooler Spoon touching the cole slaw
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above cook line.
38-07-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy grease buildup Kitchen Fan and dish storage shelving. Upright freezer door and gasket have mold like buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright freezer has heavy ice buildup.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Sandwich make cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in Cooler Shrimp, peppers and chicken Covered during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Outside Premises: Broken ice machine Holding box
33-31-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Terry's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Terry's Place on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Terry's Place?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Terry's Place.
How does Terry's Place compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Terry's Place most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Terry's Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Terry's Place have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Terry's Place 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 Terry's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Terry's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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