Chicharron Y Mas
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Chicharron Y Mas appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
Across the inspection history, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Chicharron Y Mas on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler: pans of raw chicken on shelf over pans of raw pork. Moved during this inspection.**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels were provided during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on shelf on top of bread. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard on shelves in reach in drink cooler.
14-45-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee in food truck. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets around door of reach in freezer soiled with black substance. Cleaned during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. White trays on top shelf over steam table.
25-06-4
61
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: tub of raw chicken on shelf over vegetables. Operator moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of plantains in sink. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon water jugs with an open handle being reused for sauces.
25-32-4
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
64
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: pork 50F. Cheese 52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 52F. Milk 50F. Pork 48F. Milk 50F. All items placed in unit today, moved to reach in freezer cooler and ice chest. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: In reach in cooler: Chicken 48F. Pork 49F. Beef 50F. Items were placed in reach in cooler at beginning of work day. Moved to reach in chest freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: In reach in cooler: milk 45F. Cheese 51-52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 51F. Shell eggs ambient 52F. Al, items were moved to freezer and iced down. Manager stated cooler was maintaining temperature earlier in the day and food temperatures were all 41F and below. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: In reach in cooler: pork 43F. Milk 50F. Cheese 49F. Manager stated items were placed in cooler one hour prior. Items were iced. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. All TCS items moved to different unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Lights are not working on front panel of unit and unit is pressed up against wall with no room for ventilation.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Reach in cooler ambient temperature is 52F. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Reach in cooler has an ambient Tempurature of 60 F. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: pork 50F. Cheese 52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 52F. Milk 50F. Pork 48F. Milk 50F. All items placed in unit today, moved to reach in freezer cooler and ice chest. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: In reach in cooler: Chicken 48F. Pork 49F. Beef 50F. Items were placed in reach in cooler at beginning of work day. Moved to reach in chest freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: In reach in cooler: milk 45F. Cheese 51-52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 51F. Shell eggs ambient 52F. Al, items were moved to freezer and iced down. Manager stated cooler was maintaining temperature earlier in the day and food temperatures were all 41F and below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. All TCS items moved to different unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Lights are not working on front panel of unit and unit is pressed up against wall with no room for ventilation.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Reach in cooler ambient temperature is 52F. **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: pork 50F. Cheese 52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 52F. Milk 50F. Pork 48F. Milk 50F. All items placed in unit today, moved to reach in freezer cooler and ice chest. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: In reach in cooler: Chicken 48F. Pork 49F. Beef 50F. Items were placed in reach in cooler at beginning of work day. Moved to reach in chest freezer. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. All TCS items moved to different unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 50F. Lights are not working on front panel of unit and unit is pressed up against wall with no room for ventilation.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
14-74-7
82
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: raw chicken and raw pork stored on shelf over cheese and plantains. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One egg in bin in reach in cooler.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler: pork 50F. Cheese 52F. Pork 52F. Chicken 52F. Milk 50F. Pork 48F. Milk 50F. All items placed in unit today, moved to reach in freezer cooler and ice chest. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plantains in hand sink. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one employee.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue and yellow cleaner with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. All TCS items moved to different unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink in reach in freezer. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage sauces and seasonings on floor under steam table.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes on top of bin of cabbage in reach in make table. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
39
Oct 31, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicharron Y Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicharron Y Mas on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicharron Y Mas?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chicharron Y Mas.
How does Chicharron Y Mas compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Chicharron Y Mas most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Chicharron Y Mas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chicharron Y Mas have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicharron Y Mas 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 Chicharron Y Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chicharron Y Mas is inspected around four times per year on average.
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