A Unique Taste in a Shell

809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, A Unique Taste in a Shell has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 78, which A Unique Taste in a Shell's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed cooked shrimp at 108F. Manager advised that shrimp is kept on time, however no time mark posted. Shrimp had been cooked 40 minutes earlier. Inspected provided TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WRITTEN PROCEDURES . Manager marked time **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

03F-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp at 108F, that was cooked 40 minute earlier.

03B-01-6

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon used to serve shrimp in container of water at 86F.

10-05-5

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed plywood supporting air conditioning unit that is not smooth or easily cleanable.

36-30-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with grooves and stained in kitchen.

14-09-4

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in container on prep table across from oven: shrimp (108F - Hot Holding). Owner stated item prepared two hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner placed item on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to prep table. Owner turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf next to back door.

14-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A Unique Taste in a Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A Unique Taste in a Shell on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A Unique Taste in a Shell?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at A Unique Taste in a Shell.

How does A Unique Taste in a Shell compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

A Unique Taste in a Shell most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has A Unique Taste in a Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A Unique Taste in a Shell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A Unique Taste in a Shell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A Unique Taste in a Shell inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A Unique Taste in a Shell is inspected around two times per year on average.

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