The Crazy Cucumber Market Street
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
47
Score
The Crazy Cucumber Market Street has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
The Crazy Cucumber Market Street's latest score of 47 falls below the Ocala average of 78. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, pomodoro sauce date marked 03/30/26, also reach-in cooler at the server area two portioned bottles with pomodoro sauce date marked 3/30/26 At the cook line pasta dated 3/32/26.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, raw fish 46F, raw shrimp 44F raw tuna 44F, manager add ice on top of portioned bags to dropped temperatures down. Tuna 42F shrimp 42F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At the bar area half and half no date marked, employee date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the bar area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on prep tables.
21-12-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At the server area, microwave soiled with food residue, employee cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside cheese, also inside seasoning container at the dry storage area. Manager removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employees at the cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In front of dish machine, Cleaned stacked containers stored wet. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
47
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At the prep area, female employee cutting fresh cilantro and preparing pico de gallo with no gloves, inspector instructed to washed hands and use gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, egg washed 52F, margarine with fresh garlic 68F, per Manager items were moved from refrigeration around 11:00am. Manager will use time as a public health control form. At the cook line, chicken 51F, cut tomatoes 50, calamari 37F-52F, manager placed in freezer to dropped temperature, 40F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One photocopy
53B-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers at the dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. "Seared Ahi Tuna" and "Seared Salmon Salad" not indicated as raw on menu. Missing reminder (asterisk) leading to disclosure. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-25: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Container of spinach sauce with date mark of 4/8 on shelf in walk-in cooler.
01B-28-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline pulls up pants with gloves hands, then handled the fryer basket with the same gloved hands. Manager had employee wash hands and out on new gloves before continuing to work at cookline. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Pan containing portion bags of raw pork stored on shelf in reach-in freezer above sealed bag of fully-cooked lobster and krab meat. Manager moved the raw pork to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing tubes of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above pan containing packages of raw tuna inside walk-in cooler. Manager removed tuna from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two reduced oxygen package of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed and 36F. Manager stated the tuna has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside refrigerated make-table in front of kitchen: coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated the coleslaw was filled from another cooler approximately 30 minutes prior. Inspector had employee move the coleslaw to the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle containing "moisturizing body spray" on shelf beside single-use straws in bar area. Manager removed chemical from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles containing degreaser missing labels on shelf in mop sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. "Seared Ahi Tuna" and "Seared Salmon Salad" not indicated as raw on menu. Missing reminder (asterisk) leading to disclosure. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at handwash sink in back of kitchen near dish machine. Employee replenished towels during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. To reduced oxygen package of raw tuna thawed inside reduced oxygen packaging. Tuna is fully thawed and 36F. Manager stated the tuna has been stored inside the cooler overnight. Package does have a label indicating the tuna must be removed from packaging prior to thawing. Stop sale issued.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf in bar area beside single-use items. Manager moved the purse to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling food at cookline has two bracelets on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on drying shelf in ware wash area.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Rusted shelving inside walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several chipped and/or melted plastic pans on dish drying rack in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two sets of tongs stored on oven door handle at cookline. Manager removed tongs from handle during his inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around nozzles of fountain machine soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pan containing package of cooked pork thawing in standing water in prep sink in back of kitchen. Manager moved the pork to the cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Ceiling tiles, air vents, and light fixtures at cookline soiled with dust.
36-50-4
14
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Par cooked wings stored over cooked break pudding in walk-in-cooler and strawberries. Manager moved bread pudding and strawberries to another shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Cook wearing gloves handling breaded fish wipes hands on apron then handles cooking equipment and serving plates without removing gloves, washing hands and putting on clean gloves. Discussed with Manager.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food-contact surface of commercial can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Manager had canopener washed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line cracked
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container on clean rack. Manager discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Manager removed and washed ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish, tuna in walk-in cooler, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose side of splitter in mop sink next to ice machine.
29-42-4
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. In use dish machine located in dish area, 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line reach-in coolers stained.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside of dish machine in dish area.
16-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in back of kitchen, manager placed chain around tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna being thawed in walk-in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on top of dish machine in dish area. Manager removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line oven. Manager moved keys to area away from food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler next to ice machine missing handle.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line oven handle. Manager moved tongs to top of cook line grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in pan of water, 96F, on cook line grill. Manager moved pan to area of grill that is in use to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of cook line reach-in coolers. Walk-in cooler gaskets. Back of floor mixer on server side of pass through window. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
37
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Reach in freezer at the prep area, raw beef above opened bag of sweet peas, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the cook line, peppers and onions no time marked, Manager dated. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the cook line spoon inside sink, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, thawed tuna inside vacuum sealed bag, employee poke a hole. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee drinks on prep tables, also inside cooler, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of equipment soiled., also gaskets soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside seasoning container, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crazy Cucumber Market Street last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crazy Cucumber Market Street on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crazy Cucumber Market Street?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Crazy Cucumber Market Street.
How does The Crazy Cucumber Market Street compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
The Crazy Cucumber Market Street most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has The Crazy Cucumber Market Street's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Crazy Cucumber Market Street have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Crazy Cucumber Market Street 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 The Crazy Cucumber Market Street inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crazy Cucumber Market Street is inspected around three times per year on average.
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