CLARKSON KITCHEN AND DESSERTS

With 5 documented inspections, CLARKSON KITCHEN AND DESSERTS in OCALA has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

24 NW 8TH ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13472073

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink in hand wash sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

7/24/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10939376

Met Inspection Standards

2 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6/1/2025
  • 08A-20-5: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

12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8714429

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water line connected to potable water tank leaking.
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 53B-13-5: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.

5/7/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8645555

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/2/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8336200

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf by serving window not properly sealed.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like stains in grooves in kitchen.