Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala
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2303 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 115 violations—an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in at least 4 inspections. Hand washing violations were documented in at least 3 inspections. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 6 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 found 18 violations including one high-priority violation for improper chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala last inspected?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala had?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala find?
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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