BIG MAN'S CAFE
dba BIG MAN'S CAFE LLC
About this restaurant
Big Man's Cafe is a seating restaurant located at 1011 NE 14th Street in Ocala with 98 seats. The establishment serves Southern cuisine and describes itself as offering food with soul and warm hospitality. According to web sources, the restaurant operates Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm and maintains a welcoming atmosphere.
AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.
F
Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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1009-1011 NE 14TH ST
OCALA, FL 34470 - Phone
- 352-355-5411
- DBPR District
- District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
- County (Region Code)
- Charlotte (code 8)
- Seating
- 98 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA5202642
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Jun 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Mar 9, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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No violation details recorded for this inspection.
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13647293
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Mar 9, 2026
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13542138
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 7, 2025
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
×2
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10948987
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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