Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts

24 Nw 8Th St, Ocala, FL 34475

Other

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Ocala restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler: raw shell eggs stored on top of ranch dressing. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink in hand wash sink. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan of raw chicken on top of pan of raw pork. Moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025

50-17-3

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease

23-03-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line connected to potable water tank leaking.

29-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

36-22-4

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over fries in reach in chest freezer.

08A-02-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Ocala average of 78.

Has Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clarkson Kitchen and Desserts is inspected around two times per year on average.

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