THE FLAME

Name: THE FLAME
Address: 3710 SW COLLEGE RD STE 100, OCALA, FL, 34474, US
Rating: 90.3

3710 SW COLLEGE RD STE 100, OCALA, FL 34474

License #5203212

90.3 Grade B / 100

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THE FLAME in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.3 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the cook line, knife stored between reach-in coolers lid, manager removed.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. At the bar area, cases of single service stored on floor.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two male employees onsite.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Near walk-in cooler entrance oil jug on floor.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the ware washing area, multiple spray bottles with cleaning solutions not labeled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink with old stickers.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For a total of three employees
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. At the front bar area, dairy products date marked 1/20-1/27, Inspector addressed situation, employee relabeled 1/20-1/26.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet white cloth under green cutting board.

Administrative complaint recommended
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one male employee.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers and lid on floor at the bar area, employee moved.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned stacked containers above triple sink.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the dish machine area, spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled, operator labeled bleach.
[01B-36-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, Cooked onion (onion sauce) cooked 09/09/25 at 50F and 51F, stored in deep plastic covered container.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler, Cooked onion (onion sauce) cooked 09/09/25 at 50F and 51F, stored in deep plastic covered container.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, multiple sauce no date marked, per cook, all was cooked on 09/08/25.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawed overnight in prep sink, water temperature of 61F, chicken 56-59F.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler at the front area, yogurt drink 47F, yogurt sauce 50F, cheese 48F, all food stored overnight in cooler, ambient air temperature of 49F.

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