CHICKEN SALAD CHICK
4720 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 352-652-4425
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, turkey date marked 08/29/2024.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. One cut tomato, Manager instructed to stop, washed tomatoes and equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the cook line, soiled with mold like substance.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, pasta salad 44, manager closed reach-in cooler lid and placed containers on empt spaces to avoid loosing Cold air.
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, cut lettuce no time marked, Manager time marked 11:30-3:30.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one new female employee at the prep area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to mop sink, spray bottle not labeled, per Manager, bottle was left by third party company, manager discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above reach-in cooler at the cook line with dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front counter, case of lids on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, back flow preventer installed before splitter, no device installed at the non chemical side of the splitter (blue hose connected).
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For three new employees
Food stored on floor. At the office area, bag of cookies on floor, Manager moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. At the front counter area, single service containers on floor, manager moved off the floor.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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, lettuce no time mark, operator marked.
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/ Total of 10 food employees no manager on site.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For two employees
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids and containers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Sep 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female employee scratches her head, placed new gloves and started working with grapes, Inspector instructed to stop and wash her hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At the cook line, turkey date marked 08/29/2024.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager requested copy by email.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use containers with stickers residue.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the ice machine area, bin not labeled, manager labeled sugar.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched cardboard box containing crackers with gloved hands then continued working without washing hands. Female employee adjusted shirt then put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled with black substance in dining room and drive thru. Reach in make table in kitchen area soiled with food debris.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at front counter. Manager changed batteries then dispenser worked.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several certificates provided missing trainer number.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard boxes on prep table where food is plated containing packs of crackers.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor with brown substance under ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in make table in kitchen soiled with food debris. Shelves under fountain in dining area soiled with sticky substance.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: cases of unwashed berries on shelf over Mac and cheese.
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate of ice machine next to office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout the kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cookies and croissants on floor outside of office. Manager placed items on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach-in coolers on kitchen make line.
Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in walk-in cooler.
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