Ocala, Marion County

LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN

2303 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala, FL 34470

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Dec 10, 2025
City
Ocala
County
Marion
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

22-43-4

Detail 24241792

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary ammonium 0ppm, manager set up manually 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24241791

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the ware washing area, two spray bottles not labeled, manager labeled sanitizer and degreaser. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24241789

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.

14-38-4

Detail 24241787

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used containers (coleslaw) cracked.

14-69-4

Detail 24241788

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer

51-18-6

Detail 24241790

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Inspector provided from another location.

23-03-4

Detail 24241786

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

12B-07-4

Detail 23877539

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to steamers at the cook line, employees moved moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23877540

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup walk-in freezer on floor near door and underneath unit

Oct 14, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23244612

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At the triple sink area, observed two flying insects

22-02-4

Detail 23244614

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, manager moved to triple sink. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 23244613

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler near walk-in cooler soiled, also cooler fan cover soiled.

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22978176

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzles for wait station tea machine.

53A-05-6

Detail 22978179

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/. Seven employees working with no certified food manager on site.

12B-07-4

Detail 22978177

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and food on prep table next to front line hand washing sink. Manager removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 22978180

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Can of Minute Maid fruit juice in reach-in freezer in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed fruit juice during inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22978178

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves in front of walk-in cooler. Area around drive thru soda nozzles. Fan covers in outside walk-in cooler.

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-42-4

Detail 22518463

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm, manager replaced empty container, chlorine 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22518462

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Male employee rinsed wiping cloth.

41-17-4

Detail 22518465

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle with colorless liquid not labeled, Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22518464

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.

12B-07-4

Detail 22518460

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table next to hand sink, manager moved all. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22518461

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stacked containers with stickers residue

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 22202642

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and stainless steel cleaner stored above prep sink, manager moved all chemicals. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22202640

Basic - In-use tongs stored on apron strings between uses. Observed male employee with one tong stored on apron strings, employee removed tongs and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22202641

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the prep area, two buckets of flakes not labeled, Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21858209

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. Establishment has no written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure, operator printed and displayed written procedure. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21858208

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice plate inside of ice machine across from back door.

41-17-4

Detail 21858207

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of degreaser in dish area. Manager added label to bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21858205

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line. Manager moved drink to bottom shelf of prep table. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21858206

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cans of green beans stored on floor on the side of can rack next to ice machine. Two pans of chicken on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed items on can rack and shelf in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21858210

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above fryers greasy. Tops of warmers on cook line.

16-46-4

Detail 21858204

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on clean dish rack in dish area.

Sep 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-13-4

Detail 21386169

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. Observed front line staff handle top rim of a single serve cup, and place it back in the stack for use. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site

32-09-4

Detail 21386170

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed both bathrooms blocked off. Water coming up from drains in the bathrooms. Manager plunged and called a plumber who is here now. At the end of the inspection, the toilets were flushing with no back up. Admin Complaint

14-42-4

Detail 21386168

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2+ hood filters missing.

29-11-4

Detail 21386167

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the mop sink handle/connection constantly leaks.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Basic: 9Total: 15

22-42-4

Detail 20870830

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Chemical bottle was empty. Employee began refreshing. Corrective Action Taken

12A-29-4

Detail 20870840

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee touched glasses then continued to place food in bag without washing hands. Female employee adjusted pants then picked up tray of chicken without washing hands. Male employee touched apron and soiled towel then filled flour without washing hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20870831

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in kitchen area.

02C-01-5

Detail 20870842

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation and/or have no date mark. In walk in cooler: 20 bags of pulled chicken date marked 2/4-2/10. Stop sale issued. Also, 10 bags have no date mark. Manager stated chicken was pulled yesterday.

01B-24-5

Detail 20870833

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: 20 bags of pulled chicken with date marks ranging between 2/4-2/10. Items should have been discarded yesterday.

03A-02-5

Detail 20870839

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on front line: pasta salad 50°, 55°. Cole slaw 49°. 50°. 51°. Ambient air in cooler 57°F. Manager moved products to different unit. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20870832

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on top of case of ranch dressing

40-06-5

Detail 20870835

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on prep table over clean dishes. Money bag inside dressing box at front counter.

24-08-4

Detail 20870843

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf.

14-10-4

Detail 20870834

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. On front line, Reach in cooler ambient temperature is 57°F. Unit currently has pans doubled and is located in hot portion of kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 20870844

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle inside sugar in bin in back room. Also, ice bucket is not inverted.

23-03-4

Detail 20870836

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment. Gaskets and around doors of hot boxes.

33-16-4

Detail 20870841

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20870837

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bag of Chicken Pattie's in walk in freezer torn and left open. No overhead protection on speed rack containing biscuits.

21-12-4

Detail 20870838

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two in ware wash area. Also, several soiled towels being utilized in chicken prep area.