LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN

Name: LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN
Address: 9548 SR 200 UNIT 01, OCALA, FL, 34481, US
Rating: 90.4

9548 SR 200 UNIT 01, OCALA, FL 34481

License #5202762

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90.4 Grade B / 100

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LEE'S FAMOUS RECIPE CHICKEN in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.4 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 9, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 7 major, 9 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 9, 2025 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 3 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser in cabinet beneath dining room soda machine. Manager placed label on bottle.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in warmer across from office: chicken (125F,133F - Cold Holding). Manager stated chicken placed in warmer thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed chicken in walk-in cooler to cool.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken, put on oven mitts and proceeded to handle pan of cooked chicken pot pans without washing hands. Manager had employee remove oven mitts and wash hands.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter for steam table. Manager placed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line fryers.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle for panko bread crumbs in container across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed scoop in bread crumbs properly.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on prep table across from walk-in cooler. Water nozzle for drive thru tea machine.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Containers of soap stored above clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink. Manager had employee move containers of soap to another shelf.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed scrub pad during inspection.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] 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. One employee reporting agreement available.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Potato press on wall outside of walk-in cooler. Ice chute on dining room soda machine.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fam on make line dusty. Fan covers in walk-in cooler dusty. Area around soda nozzles of dining room soda machine.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Soda box stored on floor next to CO2 tank.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of soap stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table across from cook line fryers. Manager discarded drink during inspection.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Umbrellas stored on shelf next honey mustard across from CO2 tank.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored over containers of flour next to three compartment sink. Manager removed degreaser during inspection.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop stored in ice bin of drive thru soda machine. Employee placed scoop in ice correctly.
[53B-13-5] 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. One employee certificate available. Manager stated there are twenty employees that work at establishment.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

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