Ocoee, Orange County

CHICO'S CHICKEN

304 OCOEE-APOPKA RD., Ocoee, FL 34761

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Ocoee
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-20-4

Detail 24387048

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee touching dirty dishes with gloves on and rinsed off gloves in hand sink in ware wash area. Then proceeded to touch clean dishes coached operator on proper hand washing procedures.

22-02-4

Detail 24387049

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 24387050

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee removed utensils in hand sink. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24387047

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In prep area.

14-09-4

Detail 24387051

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach in coolers on cook line.

13-03-4

Detail 24387052

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. All employees put on hairnets during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24236021

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 24236019

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Paper towel at hand sink . Operator replaced Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24236022

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. under microwave on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 24236020

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave under prep table in side prep area - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24236018

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in freezer under microwave on cook line -air filters on ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 24232042

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over fries in freezer. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24232046

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken over raw beef in cooler. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24232050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Small prep cooler Raw Bacon, sour cream, shred lettuce, mozzarella, queso fresco, pico, cut tomatoes, 45-54F cold holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to other cooler for temp recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24232047

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Hot cabinet, grilled chicken, rice 114-122F hot holding less than 4hrs per operator. Operator put in freezer to cool and store overnight. Advised to cool to 41F within 4hrs. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24232048

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice in hand sink

31B-02-4

Detail 24232045

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Paper towel at hand sink . Operator replaced Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24232049

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24232040

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24232043

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. under microwave on cook line

08B-47-4

Detail 24232041

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -Boxed oil floor. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24232044

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave under prep table in side prep area

23-03-4

Detail 24232051

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in freezer under microwave on cook line -air filters on ice machine

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23591419

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicos cooler: Coleslaw, lettuce, horchata 46-58F, over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23591422

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon in prep cooler 50F less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to move to other cooler for temperature recovery Chicos cooler: Coleslaw, lettuce, horchata 46-58F, over 4hrs per operator. Operator removed to be discarded. Cheese, milk, cut tomatoes, salsa, eggs, ; (46-58 F - Cold Holding) in same cooler less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately moved to other cooler for temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23591420

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot box: rice, chicken ; (99-110F - Hot Holding) less than 4hrs per operator. Advised to reheat to 165F for temperature recovery

10-01-5

Detail 23591418

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in sugar container. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23591421

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket on top of chest freezer with frozen food inside. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

03B-01-6

Detail 23590903

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 23590900

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23590901

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Signed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23590910

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23590906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23590909

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23590907

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23590908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 23590905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23590904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 23590902

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 23590911

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Time Extended

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

03B-01-6

Detail 23490231

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 23490228

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23490240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Manager needs more time to complete. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 23490229

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Signed Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23490238

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 23490234

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 23490237

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23490235

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23490236

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

10-01-5

Detail 23490233

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 23490232

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 23490230

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Hood - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

08B-17-4

Detail 23490239

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: Time Extended

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

03B-01-6

Detail 23375818

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (115F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours. placed on stove to reheat.; fired chicken (120F - Hot Holding) Less than 4 hours Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23375820

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bib over prep sink.

53B-01-5

Detail 23375815

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23375819

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. Signed Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23375813

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl for flour. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23375822

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager Changed tanks. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23375817

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Near mop sink.

14-11-5

Detail 23375823

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine

08B-38-4

Detail 23375824

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice and other items from delivery 4 hours ago. staff to pick it up. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23375816

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In limes. Staff stood up tongs. Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 23375814

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler doors. Unit next to ice machine.

36-62-4

Detail 23375821

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood

08B-17-4

Detail 23375825

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with stickers in bin with cut limes. Manager discarded limes and removed stickers and washed avocado. Corrected On-Site

Apr 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.