Big Lee's Serious About Barbecue
2611 SW 19 Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202878
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (1 repeat)-11
- Safety score89
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Bottle containing acetone stored on shelf below front counter above box containing single-use cups. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee drink cup stored on shelf in walk-in freezer above bags of food. Manager removed the drink cup during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Lid of sugar bin in front of kitchen cracked.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Area around nozzles of fountain machine in lobby soiled with mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box containing single-use bottles stored directly on floor in kitchen. Manager removed the bottles from the floor during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Pest control device installed on wall above single-use bottles on prep table in kitchen. Manager moved the bottles away from the bug light.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Grease trap lid on floor has a hole in the top repaired with duct tape.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Objectionable odor near grease trap in kitchen. Grease trap lid has a hole temporarily repaired with duct tape.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.