Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala

Last inspected:

4414 Sw College Rd Unit 310, Ocala, FL 34474
Overview

Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala operates with a record of persistent and serious food safety violations. Across 30 inspections dating to 2016, the facility has accumulated 354 violations—averaging 11.8 per inspection, more than double Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly: shell stock requirements violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections; management awareness failures, chemical storage violations, time/temperature control issues, and food contact surface contamination have recurred across multiple inspections spanning years. Employee health reporting violations, improper cooking temperatures, and inadequate consumer advisories for time/temperature-controlled foods have also appeared multiple times. The facility has not experienced emergency closure.

Despite this pattern, enforcement escalation has been limited. Between November 2024 and September 2025, the facility received administrative complaints recommended on four inspections, signaling formal enforcement proceedings, yet no closure order has been issued. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 documented 3 violations (1 intermediate) from a complaint-based investigation and resulted in no further action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

31Inspections
370Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 11.9 violations / inspection 11.9 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.45 violations / inspection 5.45 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— 3 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 20 violations (15 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections37 violations · 31 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued

Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala last inspected?
Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala had?
Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala find?
Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Edo Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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.

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