The Black Sheep on Broadway
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
39
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at The Black Sheep on Broadway, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Ocala restaurant, which scores around 78. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above fill line of pan in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of Purell sanitizer stored next to ice buckets and sugar packets on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef in storage area reach-in cooler. Employee stated corned beef opened the previous morning. Employee placed proper date marked after opening on corned beef. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Inside of kitchen ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in room with mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen dusty.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between reach-in cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for utensil stored in flour on cook line. Manager placed scoop in flour properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
29-17-4
39
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine next to wait station soda machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
16-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on kitchen prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing above cook line.
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soda machine ice bin.
10-12-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying plates with wiping cloth in dish area. Employee rewashed dishes and placed them to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
41
Mar 26, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored on container of pickles in reach in cooler. Open box of raw tuna stored above bags of macaroni and cheese. Manager moved both items.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mushroom soup dated eleven days earlier 3/15 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Two trays of wings cooked two days earlier and kept in reach in cooler at 44 and 48F. Wings had been in the reach in cooler for two days. Wings were in deep pans stuck together at bottom of reach in cooler. Condensation built up on lid of pan. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Multiple flies in bar area around floor drains.
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on ice deflector. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate issued by ServSafe-National Restaurant Association
53B-03-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee purse on prep table in center kitchen area
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind bar dishmachine and behind office door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sink sign in men's room. Manager placed sign in men's room.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter and walls behind cooking equipment soiled with grease and oil. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( mushrooms ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat sauces ) in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Two Missing waste line on soda gun holster at bar
29-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (Cheese and rice).
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tile in middle prep area.
36-37-5
23
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, spinach dip 48F, soup 48F, mushroom soup 47F, boiled eggs 48F, items in cooler overnight, no temperatures recorded during the day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, spinach dip 48F, soup 48F, mushroom soup 47F, boiled eggs 48F, items in cooler overnight, no temperatures recorded during the day. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working thermometer available at inspection time.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside flour bin, also inside Parmesan cheese, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, ambient temperature of 47F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stack containers stored wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment, floor soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of coolers and equipment soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers soiled, also shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, bulk container between fryers and prep table not labeled, employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, sour cream 48F, boiled eggs 46F. Ambient temperature of 48F, no other time temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored overnight **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Reach-in cooler at the cook line (double door cooler), boiled eggs 46F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 49F, stop sale. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-19: Boiled eggs 46F (7 units). **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to flat top grill, sour cream 48F, boiled eggs 46F. Ambient temperature of 48F, no other time temperature control for safety (TCS) food stored overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 48F, stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female Employee arrived at the restaurant, received a food order and started wearing gloves without washing her hands, Inspector addressed situation, employee washed her hands and started working with the food **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, marinara sauce date marked 9/27/23, chicken wings date marked 9/29/23
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed covered container of Chicken wings cooked 10/05/23 Pm at 49F, stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the bar area, half and half no date marked, employee unable to determine when was opened
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance, also observed microwave soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female and male bathrooms. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Double door reach-in cooler next to flat top grill ambient temperature of 48F, per manager work order already requested. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, tuna thawed inside vacuum sealed bag, Manager poke a hole. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on vending machine.
50-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in contact with jam, manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the server station, case of cups on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
23
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink has no device located on hose connection side of splitter **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is utilizing vacuum sealing machine for packages of raw animal product. Inspector provided template for HACCP plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris. Interior of ice machine has slimy substance on deflector plate. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room door. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank behind bar. Tank in room containing ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on top of wine cooler at bar.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Male employee on cookline wearing bracelet. Bracelet was removed during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline torn. Cutting board on prep table has several chipped and missing areas, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Hood filter missing over cooking equipment. Ice build up in reach in freezer on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored improperly between uses. Ice bucket near ice machine is not inverted.
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk breading bin on cookline heavily soiled with grease. Hood filters heavily soiled with grease. Shelves containing clean dishes heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Shelf under prep table containing produce soiled with food debris. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two cases of single use containers on floor near ice machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling in ladies room heavily soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Several portions of fish in reduced oxygen package on cookline. Fish bears label to remove from package prior to thawing. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
43
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler on cookline: pan of raw chicken on shelf over pan of raw beef. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in cooler on cook line soiled. Interior of ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink in kitchen has a water temperature of 74F.
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three tanks near Ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna being thawed in ROP package that designates ROP package to be opened before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler on cookline.
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of oil on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Two knobs on hand sink are stripped. Unable to use hot water. Plumber has been called. Also, backflow prevention device not in correct place, must be attached on hose connection side of splitter.
29-08-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Black Sheep on Broadway last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Black Sheep on Broadway on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Black Sheep on Broadway?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Black Sheep on Broadway.
How does The Black Sheep on Broadway compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
The Black Sheep on Broadway most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has The Black Sheep on Broadway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Black Sheep on Broadway have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Black Sheep on Broadway means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Black Sheep on Broadway inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Black Sheep on Broadway is inspected around three times per year on average.
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