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CHICK-FIL-A PADDOCK MALL

3100 SW COLLEGE RD STE 210, Ocala FL 34474 · 352.237.1576

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5200736
Grade history
JAN 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
DEC 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2015005710Feb 4, 2015Feb 26, 2015$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in kitchen. Manager placed chain around tanks
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box ( tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( lemonade ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved tomato's
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with an expired license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Soda bag on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the front counter, dairy machine soiled, employee cleaned during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored not inverted, manager inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle stored above fryers, manager moved.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table (middle line), manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use plastic lid cracked (chicken container in walk-in cooler ).
Basic/14-38-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink near back door.
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the kitchen entrance, container (bulk) not labeled, manager labeled sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and purse on shelf over napkins. Manager moved.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Several employees wearing watches while preparing.
Basic/13-07-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed berries and unwashed cherry tomatoes on shelf over cut tomatoes and boiled eggs. All were moved.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wet towel on top of pickle bucket in front sandwich area.
Basic/21-12-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.