Review of Ocala Downtown Diner

I'm definitely skeptical of this restaurant, and it's compliance with food laws. So much so that I decided to get my food to go and threw it in the trash. I don't trust a restaurant that labels an item GF on the menu when it's thrown in the same fryer as everything else. It was only after I had clarification from the manager (the foodserver didn't know) that there is only one fryer for everything. She said that if I had Celiacs that I shouldn't eat anything fried. ...Can I hear a loud groan from my Gluten sensitive cousins?

In addition, if you are concerned at all about catching Covid19 do not come to this restaurant. They are not doing any sort of social distancing or wearing of masks. The tables are crowded together, and they act as though there is no pandemic. I was just passing through on a family vacation, and I was not familiar with the local laws. When I asked the food server about it she that it it was their form of protest. I didn't bother to ask what exactly they were protesting. As far as I'm concerned, they can protest on their own time. I would like to stay Covid free.

I spoke to the manager, and she insisted that mask wearing was not mandated in Ocala. After a quick Google search it's clear that masks and social distancing are required for businesses in Ocala. ...It makes me wonder what other health codes they are not compliant with. I will definitely not be returning to this restaurant.

There was a broad selection of GF options on the menu. If you dare.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Offers delivery