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LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN

9548 SR 200 UNIT 01 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34481

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3659562
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13501556
DBPR license5202762

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#4High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, put on oven mitts and proceeded to handle pan of cooked chicken pot pans without washing hands. Manager had employee remove oven mitts and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in warmer across from office: chicken (125F,133F – Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in warmer thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of soap stored above clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink. Manager had employee move containers of soap to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from walk-in cooler. Water nozzle for drive thru tea machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed scrub pad during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in cabinet beneath dining room soda machine. Manager placed label on bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for panko bread crumbs in container across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed scoop in bread crumbs properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line fryers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter for steam table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.