Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala
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3035 Se Maricamp Rd #101, Ocala, FL 34471Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala has accumulated 326 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated violations and administrative complaints, particularly since 2022. Recent inspections from 2025 document clusters of high-priority violations, with the January 2026 visit yielding 21 violations including 5 high-priority citations. The most frequently cited violations involve clean multi-use utensils, food contact surfaces, and proper hand and arm washing.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
10.5
violations / inspection
10.5 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
Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Extinguisher near the back door.
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.
Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 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· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections49 violations · 30 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections33 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala last inspected?
- Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala had?
- Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala find?
- Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Grace 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 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 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.
- Has Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Grace Japanese Steakhouse in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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