Chuck E Cheeses 780
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
61
Score
Chuck E Cheeses 780 has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 6, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cleaner bottle next to single slice of cake, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the cotton candy station, No water, Employee fixed, Hot holding: and Cold holding: water available. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink near front counter area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted (2025). **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to single service. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
23-03-4
61
Jul 15, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm, employee fixed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At the cotton candy station, sugar on floor, also soda bags near back door, manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Containers with cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handwash sink handle not working.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks above pizza station, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station, cheese stored overnight above the cooling line 46F, sausage 50F stored above portion bags.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach-in cooler at the pizza station, cheese stored overnight above the cooling line 46F, sausage 50F stored above portion bags.
01B-02-5
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. For one male employee
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023 license posted. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee working at the pizza station, o hair restraint and no beard guard.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine at the dining area, soda base with mold like substance
23-03-4
58
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow cleaner on top of towel dispenser at hand sink near office. Yellow cleaner on prep table near prep sink.
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine being utilized during this inspection. Triple sink is also in use with quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 150 ppm, then Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm, Machine primed then 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter at mop sink with no device on hose connection side.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near walk in cooler has no towels.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 6/1/2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle of water on prep table next to prep sink.
12B-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored on shelf over bucket of hard boiled eggs.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket near buffet on floor.
21-38-4
47
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to pass through window.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from three compartment sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Tile next walk-in cooler missing.
36-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chuck E Cheeses 780 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chuck E Cheeses 780 on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chuck E Cheeses 780?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chuck E Cheeses 780.
How does Chuck E Cheeses 780 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Chuck E Cheeses 780 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Chuck E Cheeses 780's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chuck E Cheeses 780 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chuck E Cheeses 780 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 Chuck E Cheeses 780 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chuck E Cheeses 780 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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