CLARKSON KITCHEN AND DESSERTS
24 NW 8TH ST, Ocala FL 34475 · 352-812-1894
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on top of ranch dressing. Moved during this inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink in hand wash sink. Removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken on top of pan of raw pork. Moved.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line connected to potable water tank leaking.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf by serving window not properly sealed.
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.