Ocala, Marion County

BIG HAMMOCK BREWERY & BITES

103 SE 1 AVE, Ocala, FL 34471

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Mar 18, 2026
City
Ocala
County
Marion
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24449871

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers stained. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24449872

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of window cleaner next to three compartment sink. Manager placed label on bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24449870

Basic - Floor area with standing water. Container of standing water underneath dish area three compartment sink. Manager emptied pan during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24449869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 24201489

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored on prep table behind front counter: miso butter (73F - Cold Holding). Manager stated butter placed on counter one hour and thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated butter would be held on time as a public health control going forward. Inspector provided operator with paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24201488

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for front counter ice machine.

16-37-1

Detail 24201486

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

41-17-4

Detail 24201491

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle stored next to front counter hand washing sink. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24201490

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in walk-in cooler next to shredded cheese. Manager placed energy drink in pan labeled for employees. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24201485

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

08B-17-4

Detail 24201487

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above cream cheese in dry storage area reach-in cooler.

May 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23017422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of Jasmine rice stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 22643534

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At the dry storage area, medicines stored above single service items, manager moved. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22643537

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line in house dressing made with sour cream 48F, manager moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22643536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, rice 102F, Manager moved to oven to reheated. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22643535

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new female employee

10-07-4

Detail 22643538

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line rice spoon I. 78F water, manager discarded the water and replaced spoon. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22347379

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beef cooked 10/05/23 58F-63F.

01B-36-5

Detail 22347376

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, beef cooked 10/05/23 58F-63F.

03A-02-5

Detail 22347374

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler, Turkey 52F, slide stored above the filling line, manager voluntarily discarded, also half and half 45F, manager moved to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22347381

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the triple sink room.

53B-14-5

Detail 22347382

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 one male employee m

50-09-4

Detail 22347377

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not displayed.

10-07-4

Detail 22347375

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in front of rice warmer at 82F, manager removed the water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22347380

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22347378

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In front of rice warmer, container with white substance not labeled, manager labeled salt. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 21817656

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has no proof of employee reporting responsibility for five of seven employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-28: No change. Time Extended

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21811542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to grill: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); slaw (40F - Cold Holding); cheese (41F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11 am, doors to cooler opened often to put away truck items. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature. Items in grill line drawers: pork (45F - Cold Holding); onions (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11 am, doors to cooler opened often to put away truck items. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature. Items in reach-in cooler across from oven: pasta (45F - Cold Holding); pork (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items were at proper temperature at 11 am, doors to cooler opened often to put away truck items. Manager moved items to walk-in cooler to reduce temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21811540

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided written procedure to operator. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21811544

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from dishwasher stained.

11-26-1

Detail 21811538

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Establishment has no proof of employee reporting responsibility.

02C-02-5

Detail 21811541

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad in reach-in cooler across from oven. Manager stated item prepared on 2/21. Manager placed proper date mark on item. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21811543

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce stored on floor in dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 21811539

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill greasy. Gaskets of reach-in cooler next to grill and walk-in cooler.

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03B-01-6

Detail 21617455

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 122-129F on front line. Kitchen manager voluntarily discarded. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with kitchen manager.

14-01-5

Detail 21617456

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in seasoning on dry storage shelf. Kitchen manager moved. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21617454

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 78F.

08B-17-4

Detail 21617452

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler: case of unwashed produce stored over pans of cooked pork. Moved during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-08-4

Detail 21617453

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Upon arrival, bucket at front counter 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Kitchen manager refreshed. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-38-4

Detail 20766885

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor next to hand washing sink in lobby area near server station. Employee placed in unused sanitizer bucket to remove from floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20425490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, chicken 46°,50° and 50°, beef 48° and 48°. Manager iced all food items, temperatures dropped to 43-46° Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20425492

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink Located at the three compartment sink area metal utensil in sink, Manager moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 20425491

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the brewery station, Manager provided. Corrected On-Site