Laki's Restaurant in Ocala

Last inspected:

3405 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
Overview

Laki's Restaurant in Ocala has accumulated 262 violations across 25 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appear consistently across the inspection record, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 of the past 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 of the past 8 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 of the past 8 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 of the past 8 inspections. Shell stock and parasite destruction violations have also been cited multiple times. On August 19, 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that documented 13 violations including employee health policy, chemical storage, and food contact surface violations. A second administrative complaint was recommended on March 7, 2024 following 14 violations.

The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 42 violations—the highest single-inspection count in the recent record—with five high-priority violations cited: chemical storage, shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. A warning was issued. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was observed in the red zone on August 23, 2022, noted for reporting purposes only. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record but demonstrates a pattern of systemic compliance challenges across multiple food safety categories.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
263Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Laki's Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 10.1 violations / inspection 10.1 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

Laki's Restaurant 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. Observed a fire extinguisher in the dry storage closet, indicator is in the red zone.

Laki's Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections32 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Laki's Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Laki's Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
Laki's Restaurant in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Laki's Restaurant in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Laki's Restaurant in Ocala are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Laki's Restaurant in Ocala had?
Laki's Restaurant in Ocala has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Laki's Restaurant in Ocala find?
Laki's Restaurant in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Laki's Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Laki's Restaurant in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Laki's Restaurant in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Laki's Restaurant in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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