Three Six Bistro

3751 Se 36 Ave Unit C, Ocala, FL 34471

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

High Risk

Three Six Bistro appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 13 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Three Six Bistro trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 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. Three packages of salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter for mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No manager certification available. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.

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. Four of five employee certifications not available.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate for ice machine across from dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. Three packages of salmon stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.

06-09-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on shelf above kitchen prep table. Manager removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer next to kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at cook line hand washing sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Outside of ice machine door. Fan cover in walk-in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining walk-in cooler shelves.

14-05-4

Aug 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink. Faucet behind building.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom in dining room.

32-12-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee can of Red Bull stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line.

08B-49-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from kitchen oven handle. Owner placed tongs on top of oven. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for sugar on shelf on cook line. Owner placed scoop in sugar properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cinnamon sugar stored in pan on cook line. Owner placed lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Six Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Six Bistro on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Three Six Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Three Six Bistro.

How does Three Six Bistro compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Three Six Bistro most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Three Six Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Three Six Bistro have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Three Six Bistro 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 Three Six Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Three Six Bistro is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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