Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall

3100 Sw College Rd Ste 210, Ocala, FL 34474

American

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Ocala restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager placed chain around tanks **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( lemonade ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomato's **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bag on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter, dairy machine soiled, employee cleaned during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored not inverted, manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse on shelf over napkins. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees wearing watches while preparing.

13-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed berries and unwashed cherry tomatoes on shelf over cut tomatoes and boiled eggs. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet towel on top of pickle bucket in front sandwich area.

21-12-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Bread bags (unopened) stored on mall employee hallway, Manager moved inside restaurant area. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At the front area, oil jug containers on floor, manage moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter area, milk dispenser and ice cream base soiled. Also reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the prep area (salad cooler).

29-49-6

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Two bags of clean wiping cloths on floor (stairs), Manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-17-4

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bio foam stored next to filter paper for oil cleaning. All chemicals from that shelf were moved below. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towels were not available at the first hand wash sink. Towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube longer than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. Observed the bulk dairy products on the front line were cut straight across. An example straw was cut and used to correctly cut the tube. **Corrected On-Site**

25-01-4

Basic - Bulk milk dispenser with dispensing tube not cut at an angle. Observed the front line dairy dispenser tubes not cut at an angle. These were then cut correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

25-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall?

Across the inspection record, “unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall.

How does Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chick Fil a at Paddock Mall is inspected around two times per year on average.

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