The Beach Pit
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, The Beach Pit has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Ocala sits at 78, putting The Beach Pit on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water to any sinks, 74F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: No hot water at any sinks, 68F. **Time Extended**
27-18-4
90
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Three flies flying in kitchen.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Very low, dripping water pressure from handwash sink at cookline. Kitchen is currently open and operating. Manager turned in the water at the handwash sink during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Well testing report from within the last 12 months unavailable.
27-02-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Wall behind dryers soiled with grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Both doors to MFDV propped open, three flies present in kitchen.
35B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving at cookline soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed hand wash sink on cook line of MDFV has no run in water. **Warning**
27-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on gasket of reach in freezer. Observed hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of wings in reach in cooler with glass door that had been kept overnight at 46F. Ambient temperature of reach in cooler was 48F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed container of wings in reach in cooler with glass door that had been kept overnight at 46F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed well testing report dated November 2021 and is not current.
27-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse stored on the top shelf of the reach in cooler with food served to the public on the shelves below. Employee removed purse from reach in cooler
40-06-5
58
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed two carton of eggs stored above meat in Reach in Cooler
08A-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve trays not inverted or protected.
25-06-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bulk oil stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on Reach in Freezer torn
14-11-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Beach Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Beach Pit on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Beach Pit?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Beach Pit.
How does The Beach Pit compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
The Beach Pit most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has The Beach Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Beach Pit have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Beach Pit 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 The Beach Pit inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Beach Pit is inspected around three times per year on average.
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