Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala
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30 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala, FL 34471Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala accumulated 158 violations across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection — roughly 30 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern, particularly employee health reporting violations (cited in at least 5 inspections), shell stock requirements violations (cited in 7 inspections), proper hand and arm washing violations (cited in 5 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (cited in 6 inspections). On October 15, 2025, an inspection documented 24 violations including high-priority findings in employee health reporting, consumer advisory, toxic substance control, and shell stock requirements, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. A follow-up routine inspection on February 3, 2025, yielded 11 violations including high-priority violations in employee health policy, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and approved food source; a warning was issued and the facility returned for a call-back inspection on February 6, 2025, which resulted in compliance with no violations noted. The most recent inspection on December 22, 2025, a complaint-based inspection, found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala last inspected?
- Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala had?
- Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala find?
- Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Marks Prime Steakhouse of Ocala 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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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