Kluck Chicken
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Kluck Chicken has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
Kluck Chicken's latest score of 50 falls below the Ocala average of 78. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over onions in walk-in cooler. Manager moved beef to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in reach-in cooler next to cook line fryers: beef (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked pork stored in walk-in cooler. Manager stated pork is cooked then placed in reach-in freezer. Pork is then thawed in walk-in cooler. Manager stated pork was pulled from freezer on 12/7.
02C-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager discarded bottle of water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee cookies and peanut butter stored on kitchen prep table next to chicken. Employee discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board on kitchen prep table across from three compartment sink. Manager removed wiping cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill is stored in prep area next to container of syrup. Manager moved drill to area where cleaners are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table across from cook line cooker. Employee placed wet wiping cloth in sanitizer solution during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled garbage can and proceeded to handle to go cup without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and use new cup. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand washing sink across from walk-in cooler.
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of Pepsi stored on the floor behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink on side of walk-in cooler.
29-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal phone on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
58
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Soiled food Containers and utensils washed with water then stored to dry. Items were not washed with soap or sanitized
22-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open water bottles stored on prep table in kitchen, and open Pepsi bottle stored on middle shelf in walk-in-cooler above food served to the public.
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored in wringing device.
42-01-4
78
Feb 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in make table: pan of raw shrimp stored on shelf over sauce cups. Moved during this inspection. In walk in cooler: pan of raw chicken on shelf over noodles. Moved during this inspection. Also, In reach in freezer: pans of raw chicken stored above pans of raw beef. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon arrival, chicken 54-55F on prep table on cookline. Employee placed chicken in reach in make table during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in dining area containing alcohol. Spray bottle in kitchen containing degreaser.
41-17-4
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. Inspector provided form during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in make table on cookline soiled with food debris. Interior of reach in freezer in ware wash area soiled with food debris. Several cutting boards soiled and with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink near back door has large bag of rice stored in front.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink near back door.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in make table: two pans of chicken cooked on Saturday with no date mark. In walk-in cooler: pans of egg rolls made Saturday with no date mark. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pan of personal food on shelf over noodles. Manager moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of upright freezer has several areas inside broken. Ice build up in chest freezer near back door. Several cutting boards are grooved and no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has heavy grease build up under fryers. Floor in ware wash area heavily soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Large knife between make table and prep table. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under prep tables are rusted and soiled with food debris. Hold filters over cooking equipment soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Can being used as a scoop in rice. Jug with open handle cut in half and being used as a scoop. Manager discarded all during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two on cookline.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in several bulk containers of food and sauce. Manager removed some. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating and/or drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Several plates of food and several drinks on prep table over clean dishes and pan of flour. All were moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
26
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kluck Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kluck Chicken on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kluck Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kluck Chicken.
How does Kluck Chicken compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Kluck Chicken most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Kluck Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kluck Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kluck Chicken means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kluck Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kluck Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.
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