Shuckin Shack
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
43
Score
Shuckin Shack has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, showing up three times.
Shuckin Shack's latest score of 43 falls below the Ocala average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. At the cook line portioned bags of raw cod, stored above oysters, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, onion soup date ,Aries 01/05/2026.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front area, queso 72-110F manager moved to steamer, queso reach temperature above 135f. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stainless steel cleaner stored above oil, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on above seasoning containers, manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside seasoning container, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach-in cooler and gaskets soiled with food residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old sticker residue, Manager moved container to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
43
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Female employee at the bar area started wearing gloves and cut lemons, no hand washed occurred, Manager addressed situation. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Fried fish at 130F manager re fried, temperature 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03C-75-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For oysters.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the bar area used to dump drinks.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside seasoning containers m
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ice machine.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer ceiling, walls and floors with ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with old stickers residue. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the server area, cups not inverted, employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the cook line.
29-49-6
39
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect at the prep area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, grilled onions date larked 9/15/24, potatoes date ,Arles 9/16/24 and sausage date marked 9/16/24.
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed one tray of oysters no tag, Manager re tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at the bar area, Manager moved to dish machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the prep area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside crab salad, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table at the cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids with cracks.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the server area, utensils handles in direct contact with the food, Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with double stickers, also cleaned stacked containers with stickers residue.
16-46-4
43
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. Oysters stored in glass door reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Manager placed proper label in pan. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior of dish machine in dish area.
16-03-4
82
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar area, tong and spoon in 67F water, manager discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Female manager on site.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Six employees no manager on site, Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Three photocopies. Also one certification incomplete
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
58
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine at the bar area 0 ppm, Manager fixed, 50 ppm. Also dish machine at the kitchen area 0 ppm, manager set up three compartment sink chlorine 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line: Cold holding: raw calamari 56F, raw shrimps 52F, shucked oysters 56F, raw fish 55F crab cakes 51F, manger moved all raw items to walk-in freezer. All Temperature dropped to 38F. Also at the server station portion cups of coleslaw 68F, Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled, Manager cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the chemical shelves, spray bottle not labeled, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door, co2 tank not secured.
51-11-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shuckin Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shuckin Shack on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shuckin Shack?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shuckin Shack.
How does Shuckin Shack compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Shuckin Shack most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Shuckin Shack's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shuckin Shack have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shuckin Shack 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 Shuckin Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shuckin Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.
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