THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY

Name: THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY
Address: 128 SW BROADWAY ST, OCALA, FL, 34471, US
Rating: 82.6

128 SW BROADWAY ST, OCALA, FL 34471

License #5202967

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82.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE BLACK SHEEP ON BROADWAY in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 14 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored above fill line of pan in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated cheese placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed cheese inside of cooler to reduce temperature to 41F.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris. Inside of kitchen ice machine bin soiled with mold-like substance.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for utensil stored in flour on cook line. Manager placed scoop in flour properly.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from kitchen ice machine. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Corned beef in storage area reach-in cooler. Employee stated corned beef opened the previous morning. Employee placed proper date marked after opening on corned beef.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line fryers.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen dusty.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of cleaner in room with mop sink.

Administrative complaint recommended
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of soda machine ice bin.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bin for ice machine next to wait station soda machine.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda guns in bar area.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed tuna in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
[24-17-4] Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying plates with wiping cloth in dish area. Employee rewashed dishes and placed them to air dry.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on kitchen prep table.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in reach-in cooler at end of cook line: chicken (46F,45F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F,44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cheese balls (46F - Cold Holding); broccoli soup (45F - Cold Holding); chicken noodle soup (44F - Cold Holding); mushroom soup (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored in cooler overnight.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from cook line.

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