Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala
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1801 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has accumulated 226 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.5 per visit. The facility operated under the name Loritos Italian Kitchen in 2022 and faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. A 2022 fire safety inspection documented flammables stored atop a gas-powered hot water heater, which were corrected on-site. Recent inspections in 2025 show continued compliance issues, with 12 violations cited in May and 10 in October, including 8 high-priority violations across both visits.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
7.5
violations / inspection
7.5 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Marion County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020058669 | $800.00 | Dec 3, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 5--2020003570 | $200.00 | Oct 17, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only.
Observed multiple flammable items stored on top of the gas powered hot water heater. All items were removed or discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections48 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 19 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
- Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala had?
- Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala find?
- Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- 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.
- Has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala been fined?
- Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Franco's Italian Restaurant in Ocala operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Loritos Italian Kitchen (2022).
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