Southside Deli
509 SW 1 Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5201117
What drove the grade
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 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.
5 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.
Two bottles of dish soap stored on top shelf above several containers of condiment packets in back of kitchen. Manager removed the chemicals from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
Unwrapped single-use coffee stir straws presented to customers in two containers at front counter.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.
Floor inside walk-in cooler not smooth and cleanable, damage to flooring.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee purses stored on shelf above single-use trays at front counter. Manager removed the purses from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles.
Mop heads and hammer stored above fountain soda syrup shelf in back of kitchen. Manager removed the items from the area during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.