Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala
Last inspected:
24 Se 1 Ave, Ocala, FL 344712152Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala has accumulated 245 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but has faced multiple administrative complaints, with repeated citations for shell stock requirements, employee health reporting, and consumer advisory violations. A 2022 fire inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone, with the unit located in a recharge area of dry storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
This Facility
8.8
violations / inspection
8.8 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
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher located in dry storage area in the " recharge " zone.
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.
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 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· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala last inspected?
- Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala are: Shell stock requirements, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala had?
- Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala find?
- Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille 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 Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille 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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