Live Fire Chefs in Ocala
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506 S Pine Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Live Fire Chefs in Ocala has been cited for 78 violations across 14 inspections, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently across the facility's inspection history, including recurring employee health policy violations (cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections), improper chemical storage (4 inspections), and hand-washing deficiencies (4 inspections). Most notably, the facility received warnings on January 15, 2025 and October 4, 2024 for multiple high-priority violations including management awareness failures, toxic substance control, employee health reporting, and improper cooking temperatures. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 20 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health policy, chemical storage, and consumer advisory), resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation—the highest formal enforcement action short of closure. The facility has never been emergency-closed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Live Fire Chefs in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Live Fire Chefs in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Live Fire Chefs in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Live Fire Chefs in Ocala last inspected?
- Live Fire Chefs in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Live Fire Chefs in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Live Fire Chefs in Ocala are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Live Fire Chefs in Ocala had?
- Live Fire Chefs in Ocala has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Live Fire Chefs in Ocala find?
- Live Fire Chefs in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Live Fire Chefs in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Live Fire Chefs 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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).
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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