Crunchies & Munchies

529 Ne 36 Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470
American
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Crunchies & Munchies has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Ocala facility scores 78, putting Crunchies & Munchies on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : raw chicken in the prep area 2door reach-in cooler, 46°. Lid was on tight. Other chicken was at 43°. The lid was removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed : chili in a stand-alone steam table, starting around 4 pm for a reheat(cooked beef was added.) chili was only at 121-125 when arriving. The steam table was turned up, chili stirred. 20 minutes later not over 130° yet.placed on the flat top, turned flat top up, and stirring, reached 166° as inspector was leaving. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : employee cookies stored over bulk soda. Cookies were moved to the office. ALSO, employee bottled drinks stored over guest chicken in the 2 door reach-in cooler. The drinks were discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
70
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At the office area, liquid sealer stored above orange lids, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one male employee on-site.
53B-14-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cups stored inside holder no lid, manager covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
74
May 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Medicine and hand sanitizer bottle stored on top of soda bags, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Menu with no general consumer advisory for hamburgers. Inspector provided a copy, employee posted on drive thru window and whiteout statement on paper menu (unless otherwise specified). **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Inspector provided a digital copy. At inspection time, chicken wings and chicken tenders in cooler partial cooked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-90-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, case of bread and bag of ice on floor, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At the end of the cook line, employee drink above customers food, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw beef above raw burgers, Manger stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue substance not labeled, manager labeled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above mayonnaise packets, Manager discarded the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and hat on top of soda boxes, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of raw chicken on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front lobby area (closed to the public), cases of togo boxes on floor, manager moved off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
64
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser on shelf over oil. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
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 during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of sink near drive thru window. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several items stored on shelf over bag in a box soda. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on shelf over ketchup. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Open handle gallon jugs on shelf with sauce residue being saved for reuse. Manager discarded all jugs. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. In reach in cooler located in lobby: personal food on shelf over two liter soda bottles. In walk in cooler: unwashed produce on shelf over cheese and buttermilk. In walk in freezer: case of bread on floor. In kitchen: case of bag in a box poweraid on floor. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crunchies & Munchies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crunchies & Munchies on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crunchies & Munchies?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crunchies & Munchies.

How does Crunchies & Munchies compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Crunchies & Munchies most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has Crunchies & Munchies' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crunchies & Munchies have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crunchies & Munchies 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 Crunchies & Munchies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crunchies & Munchies is inspected around three times per year on average.