Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala
Last inspected:
809 N Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34475Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has accumulated 174 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach and rodent activity. Fire inspections documented propane tanks stored inside the building in both 2019 and 2025, with the 2025 violation corrected on-site. The restaurant's most frequently cited violations involve employee health policies, proper hand and arm washing, and ventilation.
Most recent closure: May 14, 2019 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: Emergency Closure History (1)
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 8 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (60)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— 17 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 2 violations· Operating Without Permit
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 10 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 19 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements; Check-back Needed· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 10 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· Operating Without Permit
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala last inspected?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala last shut down?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala was last shut down on May 14, 2019 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala had?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala find?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala ever been shut down?
- Yes, Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- When was Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala last inspected?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 25, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala had?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has 60 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala find?
- Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 25, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Let's Eat Fresh in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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