Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha
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9685 Se Hwy 464c, Ocklawaha, FL 32179Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha has been inspected 21 times since December 2022, with 107 total violations averaging 5.1 per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average. High-priority violations have been cited consistently across inspections, including hand washing, chemical storage, employee health policy, management awareness, and shell stock handling. Chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the last 6 inspections, and employee health policy violations in 3 of the last 8 inspections, indicating recurring systemic issues with staff training and facility protocols. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. An administrative complaint was recommended following the inspection on November 10, 2025, which documented 30 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, chemical storage, toxic substance control, water supply, and employee health policy. The most recent inspection on March 6, 2026 documented 21 violations with 3 high-priority findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha last inspected?
- Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha?
- The most frequently cited violations at Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha had?
- Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha find?
- Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha ever been shut down?
- No, Duck's Dam Diner in Ocklawaha has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
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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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