Mojo Grill & Catering CO

4620 E Silversprings Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202963

B
Grade B
Safety score 84 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 28, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection
    2 intermediate, 9 basic (1 repeat)
    -16
  • Safety score84

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitSep 28, 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.

    11 violations found:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 9 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Interior of reach in make table soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezers on cookline soiled with food debris.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate for Mike expired 4/2026

    Basic9

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a prohibited area.

      Salt for drinks at bar not covered. Opened cases of blueberries and mango in walk in freezer. All were covered during this inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      Spatula under press between reach in freezer and press. Manager removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Clean pan shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      In ware wash area, metal shelving is rust pitted. Clean pans stored on shelf.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Old labels on several clean pans on clean dish shelf.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

      Several soiled towels on steam table.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Exterior door of walk in freezer and door soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Exterior of drawer units on cookline soiled with food debris and grease. Exterior of reach in freezer on cookline soiled with grease. Gaskets of reach in freezer on cookline soiled with grease. Exterior of reach in make tables on cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Plastic pans on clean dish shelf wet nested.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

      Ladies room ceiling has water damage. Peeling tape and drywall on ceiling in prep area of kitchen.

      Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.

      Ceiling soiled with grease on cookline. Floor under equipment on cookline soiled with grease and food debris. Wall in ware wash area and on cookline soiled with grease. Several areas with standing water on floor in kitchen area.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1