First Avenue Bar and Bistro
48 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202718
Only a licensing inspection is on record. Grades start with the first routine inspection.
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitLicensing inspection
- First visitSep 22, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Several cracked plastic pans on dish rack.
Equipment in poor repair.
1. Rusted bottom portion of mixer on shelf in prep area. 2. Handle of reach-in cooler chipped near walk-in cooler. 3. Several cracks in ice machine lid.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Several bowls and dishes not inverted on top shelves of shelving throughout kitchen.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation or storage area.
Pest control light on wall in kitchen above dish rack.
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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.