Shuckers Bar & Grill
408 SW 16 St, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5201697
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 13 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-23
- Safety score77
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Package of raw steak stored on shelf directly above wrapped container of sliced fully-cooked bologna inside walk-in cooler. An employee moved the raw steaks to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
One oyster tag with sell-by date of 06/95/2025 missing date last oyster was sold. Inspector reviewed the process with the cook during this inspection.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage.
No raw oyster consumer advisory posted on wall or on menu. Raw oysters are offered on menu. Establishment only has the standard consumer advisory not for oysters. Manager posted the raw oyster consumer advisory on wall during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises.
Small white dog sitting in lap of customer while eating in dining area.
Basic13
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Several cracked and/or chipped plastic pans on clean dish rack near cookline.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
1. Wire shelving near cookline heavily soiled with grease. 2. Hood filters above cookline soiled with grease.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Metal bowl not inverted on shelf below wall A/C unit in kitchen. An employee inverted the bowl during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nested drink cups on counter behind bar.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Cold water faucet handle missing at handwash sink near cookline.
Fixed on the spot
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility in disrepair.
Toilet seat missing from toiled in mens restroom. The mens restroom is labeled as "Closed" with a sign on the door and the womens restroom is being used as a unisex restroom for customers.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.
Outdoor trash can in outdoor seating area has no lid.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Mop sink is inaccessible. Maintenance equipment stored beside and on top of mops sink, blocking area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
Four dead roaches on floor inside walk-in cooler. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Gap below blue door leading outside from kitchen. Four dead roaches inside walk-in cooler near this back door.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling and/or wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Walls and ceiling in food storage area in back of kitchen coated in rough spray foam.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
1. Walls and pipes on walls throughout kitchen soiled with dirt and/or dust. 2. Floor at cookline heavily soiled with grease and/or food debris. 3. Floor iside walk-in cooler soiled with dirt and/or debris. 4. Floors along perimeter of bar area soiled with dirt and/or debris.
Repeat violation
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
1. Several potholes in concrete kitchen floor, near cookline and mop sink areas. 2. Several missing floor tiles in bar area. 3. Door release button broken on inside of walk-in cooler door.
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks stored inside back of kitchen, near walk-in cooler.
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.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.