Chick-Fil-A Ocala
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Chick-Fil-A Ocala has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Chick-Fil-A Ocala on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male employee wearing gloves and handling cooked container of chicken cleaned soiled surface (with raw chicken residue) using one hand and immediately after placed cooked chicken on Hot holding equipment with dirty hand. Manager addressed situation, employee removed gloves and washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, cut tomatoes 51F manager moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored on top of gloves at the raw chicken station, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink near walk-in cooler entrance, manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
58
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed : female, red shirt cook line staff, adjust hairnet, then pull gloves to place on her hands, no hand wash. The manager spoke to the staff. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed : in the walk-in cooler, lemons in a bag on the upper shelf stored over, bagged lettuce. The lemons were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : lack of a visible sign. One was emailed.
51-13-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed : in the men,s restroom, accumulation of paper on the floor.
32-07-5
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Jug containing "eco lab dry all" rinse additive stored on shelf directly beside box containing honey in exterior storage shed. Manager removed chemicals from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. One fly on side of oil container in kitchen near fryers. 2. One fly flying in kitchen at front counter, near window.
35A-02-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler near drive through window at front counter not functioning.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior bottom of reach-in freezer at cookline soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box containing napkins stored directly on floor in exterior storage shed. Manager placed napkins on a shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Green wire rack above soda syrups in back of kitchen soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Boxes containing unwashed tomatoes and strawberries stored on shelf directly above pan containing shredded cheese and packages of cheese.
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar bin near kitchen entrance missing label. Employee added proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at back hand wash sink. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on equipment handle across from breading station.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances.
23-03-4
82
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind establishment..
51-11-4
95
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line picked up wrapped containers from floor, changed gloves without washing hands and proceeded to prep sandwiches. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item held hot in warmer on shelf above make line: sausage (118F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item placed in warmer 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzles of tea machines next to kitchen ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand washing sink next to kitchen ice machine. Manager provided soap to hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above fryers in back of kitchen.
23-03-4
58
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on any side of the splitter
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect at the front counter area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stacked next to dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed some in use lids cracked
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the drive thru area, exterior of lemonade machine soiled, employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler entrance with standing water, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of drive thru shake machine.
23-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chick-Fil-A Ocala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chick-Fil-A Ocala on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chick-Fil-A Ocala?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Chick-Fil-A Ocala.
How does Chick-Fil-A Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Chick-Fil-A Ocala most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Chick-Fil-A Ocala's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chick-Fil-A Ocala have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chick-Fil-A Ocala 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 Chick-Fil-A Ocala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chick-Fil-A Ocala is inspected around two times per year on average.
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