IVY ON THE SQUARE

dba IVY ON THE SQUARE LLC

About this restaurant

Ivy on the Square is a seating restaurant located at 53 S Magnolia Ave in Ocala with 150 seats. The establishment serves Southern cuisine and is described as offering homemade Southern cooking and comfort food. According to available information, the restaurant is closed Mondays and operates Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm. The restaurant can be reached at (352) 622-5550.

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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
53 S MAGNOLIA AVE
OCALA, FL 34471
Phone
3522339658
DBPR District
District 5 — Jacksonville (licenses expire June)
County (Region Code)
Citrus (code 9)
Seating
150 seats

License

License Number
SEA5203032
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Jun 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 11, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 25, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13653432 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 17, 2026
Callback
 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
Class: Food Visit ID: 13649257 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 11, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08 ×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
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 · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 13611905 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 15, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13541942 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Oct 7, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V03 ×2
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
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 · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10928911 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food