LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN
2303 E SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, Ocala FL 34470 · 3527327981
Last inspected Dec 10, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the ware washing area, two spray bottles not labeled, manager labeled sanitizer and degreaser.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked containers wet.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In used containers (coleslaw) cracked.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer
No copy of latest inspection report available. Inspector provided from another location.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food residue.
Jul 16, 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
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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.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, manager moved to triple sink.
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Water nozzles for wait station tea machine.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Male employee rinsed wiping cloth.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter area, spray bottle with colorless liquid not labeled, Manager labeled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2023.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stacked containers with stickers residue
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap and stainless steel cleaner stored above prep sink, manager moved all chemicals.
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.
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.
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.