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KFC # L518067

3810 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · (352) 873-9510

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5202283
Grade history
SEP 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 31 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line chicken 156F, Manager dropped back and cooked for 2-3 more minutes, temperature of 192F.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

15 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee used bathroom and immediately after entering kitchen area started touching cleans Equipment (pans) without washing hands in the kitchen area.
High priority/12A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the triple sink area, no appear towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Handwash sink at the triple sink area, soap dispenser broken.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male employees on cook line, no hair restraints, employee started wearing hair nets.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At the kitchen area, floor under and behind equipment heavily soiled with food Beddit's and grease.
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles around raw chicken station and fryers cracked and in disrepair, also with standing water around.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue. Walk-in coolers doors and wall soiled with food residue and with mold-like substance. At the dining area, soda machine exterior soiled with mold like substance (around exterior part of nozzles). Dining tables with some food debris, Manager wiped tables during inspection. *Corrected on-site*
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food residue.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler at the drive thru area.
Basic/29-49-6
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Jun 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the kitchen area, ceiling tiles with water damage and marks.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 14, 2026 · Some tiles with water marks. Time Extended
Apr 8, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At the cook line, chicken and fries exposed to splash contamination from water dripping through an AC vent in the ceiling.
High priority/01B-13-4/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. At the kitchen area, ceiling tiles with water damage and marks.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles at the kitchen area soiled with dust and debris, also AC vent heavily soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water leak from ceiling coming through an Ac vent at the cook line above Hot holding equipment and prep area. Manager was able to catch the dripping water, AC company on site fixed the leak during inspection.
Basic/28-02-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cook line, missing tiles in front of fryers and cook line, also with dirty standing water.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Food stored under dripping AC vent at the cook line Chicken, fries and single service exposed to cross contamination from dripping water
Basic/08B-52-4/Warning
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice bucket stored on floor, also tongs exposed to splash at the cook line, inspector instructed to properly sanitize all utensils.
Basic/10-02-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment, Hot holding equipment soiled with food residue and grease build up. Reach-in coolers and freezers gaskets soiled. Speed cart in walk-in cooler soiled with mold like substance
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler at the cook line heavily soiled with food debris, also ice build up.
Basic/22-16-4
Single-service articles stored under leaking water lines. At the cook line single service containers came in contact with dripping water from AC vent in ceiling. Inspector instructed to stop using the contaminated containers.
Basic/25-21-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the cook line, wall behind fryers soiled with grease build up, also walk-in cooler walls heavily soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5
Mar 10, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several areas on cook line missing floor tiles. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · No change, multiple areas throughout the kitchen. Missing tiles in front of fryers with standing dirty water and oil. Admin Complaint
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several areas on cook line missing floor tiles. Must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the women's bathroom, no soap, Manager provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At the women's bathroom, paper towel dispenser in disrepair, employee placed paper towel during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Men's bathroom is currently locked and unavailable for use. Maintenance has secured the facility due to an issue with the door handle.
Basic/32-05-4/Warning
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's bathroom, sink and toiled soiled.
Basic/32-07-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the dining area, dust and black substance
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at the Dining area soiled.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the dining area, soda machine extremely soiled with mold like substance (exterior part of ice chute, exterior part of the machine), also counter space and curtain underneath machine. Tables at the dining area soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Aug 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler, coleslaw 48F and 49F, chicken pot pie 48F, milk 49F, cheese 49F all overnight products, ambient air temperature of cooler 49F.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler, coleslaw 48F and 49F, chicken pot pie 48F, milk 49F, cheese 49F all overnight products, ambient air temperature of cooler 49F.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter(black hose connected).
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler with a ambient temperature of 49F.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the chicken station, cracked and missing floor tiles m
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer at the cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of walk-in cooler (chicken) soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line chicken 156F, Manager dropped back and cooked for 2-3 more minutes, temperature of 192F.
High priority/03C-44-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no back flow preventer installed at the non chemical side of the splitter (black and red hose connected).
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the chicken station, cloth and tools inside sink, manager removed all.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding cabinet soiled with grease build up and food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the dry storage area, to go containers not inverted and visible soiled, manager discarded and inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the kitchen area, observer multiple missing tiles with standing water
Basic/36-22-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In use containers cracked.
Basic/14-38-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot holding cabinet soiled
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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 phone and placed in pant pocket then continued to place food in trays without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. In walk in freezer, several bags of pulled chicken at 39-40F. Walk in freezer has an ambient temperature of 40F. Manager not able to determine last day product was frozen. No other opened TCS foods in walk in freezer. Stop sale issued for all pulled chicken.
High priority/01B-17-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on soda machine soiled with slimy build up near drive thru window.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. In walk in freezer, several bags of pulled chicken at 39-40F. Walk in freezer has an ambient temperature of 40F. Manager not able to determine last day product was frozen. No other opened TCS foods in walk in freezer. Stop sale issued for all pulled chicken.
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under fryers and in protein walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door handles to reach in freezer on cookline soiled with grease. Door of walk in protein cooler soiled with food debris. Shelves in protein cooler soiled with food debris in walk in cooler. Hood filters soiled with flour.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Lids open on two dumpsters.
Basic/33-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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 drink and clothes then continued to scoop food without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee scooping corn, slaw and potatoes with long painted nails.
Intermediate/13-06-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of walk in freezer has food debris. Hood filters have accumulation of dust. Around nozzles of fountain heads in dining area have build up.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid. Lids open on two dumpsters
Basic/33-16-4

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.