Whistling Duck in Ocala
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8139 Sw 90 Terrace Rd, Ocala, FL 34481Whistling Duck in Ocala has accumulated 178 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have dominated the record, including recurring citations for employee health reporting, chemical storage, toxic substance control, shell stock handling, management awareness, and consumer advisories. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition on December 11, 2023 after an inspection cited 19 violations including 7 high-priority findings, followed by a successful callback inspection the next day with zero violations. However, compliance deteriorated thereafter: the April 9, 2025 routine inspection cited 12 violations including 4 high-priority findings, the September 4, 2025 inspection resulted in an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition with 21 violations including 5 high-priority citations, and the most recent inspection on January 23, 2026 documented 24 violations including 4 high-priority findings, though the disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations for employee health policy, chemical storage, and toxic substance control have appeared in 8 of the past 8 inspections, reflecting systemic management failures in worker illness reporting, chemical safety, and hazard control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Whistling Duck in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Whistling Duck in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Whistling Duck in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Whistling Duck in Ocala last inspected?
- Whistling Duck in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Whistling Duck in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Whistling Duck in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Whistling Duck in Ocala had?
- Whistling Duck in Ocala has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Whistling Duck in Ocala find?
- Whistling Duck in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 23, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Whistling Duck in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Whistling Duck in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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