Cora's Kitchen 2

5 Se 17 St, Ocala, FL 34471

American

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cora's Kitchen 2 six times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Cora's Kitchen 2's latest score of 82 sits above the Ocala average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

16-37-1

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above three compartment sink. Owner turned containers over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach-in cooler across from three compartment sink stained.

23-03-4

Aug 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of food handler training for employees **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-04: Administrative complied **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line not wearing gloves cracked raw shelled eggs, then grabbed t-shirt and wiped perspiration off their face then handled cooking utensils without washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.

12A-25-4

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. No proof of food handler training for employees **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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53B-01-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Bobbi Declue expired 4/18/2024. **Warning**

53A-07-6

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken bag above cooked shrimp, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Jan 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cora's Kitchen 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cora's Kitchen 2 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Cora's Kitchen 2 compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Cora's Kitchen 2 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Cora's Kitchen 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cora's Kitchen 2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cora's Kitchen 2 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 Cora's Kitchen 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cora's Kitchen 2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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