Hungry Bear Drive in
420 SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5200413
What drove the grade
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 5 basic-23
- Administrative complaint on Aug 26Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score57
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
An employee handled raw frozen hamburger meat with bare hand, then put on gloves and handled cut lettuce without first washing hands.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Spray bottle containing degreaser stored on shelf beside condiment bottles below fryers. Manager removed the chemical from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Establishment is open and serving food to the public with an expired license. License expired 06/01/2026.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No probe thermometer available.
Basic5
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on reach-in freezer door near front counter soiled with mold-like substance.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Drain plug missing from dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
1. Walls behind reach-in coolers soiled with grease. 2. Wire shelving attached to wall soiled with grease.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
1. Hood above grill broken. Manager stated it will be repaired soon. 2. Peeling drywall on ceiling in front of kitchen.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
Excessive smoke/vapors in kitchen, manager stated the hood is broken.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.