Tasty Bowl
2575 SW 42 St Unit 108, Ocala, FL 34471 · Permanent Food Service · License 5202933
What drove the grade
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 basic (4 repeats)-35
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Wrapped sheet pans containing raw frozen chicken stored in shelf above packages of pork dumplings inside walk-in freezer. Manager moved the pork dumplings to another shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee at cookline touches shirt with bare hands, then handled a container of pepper and seasoned food without washing hands.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Can opener blade rusted on table in prep area.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Cup of water stored down inside handwash sink near front counter. An employee removed the cup from the handwash sink during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Both food handler training certificates provide by establishment expired on 12/01/2025 and on 12/01/2022.
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Buckets containing noodles stored directly on floor inside walk-in cooler. Manager placed the food on a shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.
Several containers of egg rolls stored uncovered inside walk-in cooler.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drink stored on shelf above sugar bin in back of kitchen. An employee removed the drink from the shelf during this inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Single-use cups without handles stored in several flour, rice, and sugar bins throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Wood surface not properly sealed.
Unsealed plywood shelf in walk-in freezer.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Five wiping cloths stored on tables and cutting boards throughout kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Floor below shelf near mop sink soiled with dirt and/or debris.
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 phone on in-use prep table in prep area.
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.