LIVE FIRE CHEFS

Name: LIVE FIRE CHEFS
Address: 506 S PINE AVE, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 75.2

506 S PINE AVE, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5203133

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75.2 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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LIVE FIRE CHEFS in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.2 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 31, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 4 critical, 5 major, 9 minor.

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[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided soap during inspection.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager washed, rinsed and sanitized scoop then placed scoop in pan.
[12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in bar area touched face and proceeded to handle clean cup and prepare a drink without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet outside of back door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Area around soda nozzles of wait station soda machine soiled with old food debris.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tray of quiche in reach-in cooler next to kitchen entrance. Manager stated quiche prepared the previous morning. Manager placed proper date on quiche.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line oven stained.
[08B-42-4] Food stored outside. Fries stored in reach-in freezer behind building.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of window cleaner in bar area. Manager placed labels on bottles.
[33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Lid for grease receptacle behind building open. Manager closed lid.

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